Maid Monthly - January a Cross Stitch Pattern by Stitchers Anon Cross Stitch Designs

This chart contains a little three quarter cross stitch, french knots and back stitch (wording and mouth). Please feel free to use small beads instead of french knots and don't forget we would love to see your finishes.
Stitch size (approx) in inches
14 Count = 3.6 x 5
16 Count = 3.1 x 4.6
18 Count = 2.8 x 3.9
Maid Monthly - January
January Birthstone poem - the Garnet
"By her who is this month was born
No gem save garnets shall be worn
They will ensure her constancy
True friendship and fidelity"
Each month has a designated flower and a crystal which are thought to have characteristics which may be "inherited" by whomever is born in that month.
January's birth flower is the carnation and the birthstone is Garnet.