Grid: 50 × 47
Colors: 6
Level: Easy
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Cardinal on a Branch
Free printable Cross Stitch pattern complete with multi-page symbols chart, color key, full dimensions and materials breakdown.
Estimated Finished Size:
- 11-count Aida: 11.5 cm × 10.9 cm (~4.5" × 4.3")
- 14-count Aida: 9.1 cm × 8.5 cm (~3.6" × 3.4")
- 16-count Aida: 7.9 cm × 7.5 cm (~3.1" × 2.9")
- 18-count Aida: 7.1 cm × 6.6 cm (~2.8" × 2.6")
Materials / Yarn List
5 itemsEstimate for 14-count Aida, 2 strands, full cross stitches, 8 m DMC skeins, +20% waste (same formula as the PDF).
| Color | Name / DMC | Stitches | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMC 938 Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | 258 | 0.25 skein (buy 1) | |
| DMC 666 Bright Christmas Red | 243 | 0.25 skein (buy 1) | |
| DMC 956 Geranium | 184 | 0.25 skein (buy 1) | |
| DMC 3781 Mocha Brown Dark | 128 | 0.25 skein (buy 1) | |
| DMC 972 Canary Deep | 12 | 0.25 skein (buy 1) |
Design Notes:
- cardinal colored feathers
- perched profile with branch