Fish Scale Tessellation - Cross Stitch Pattern Preview
Grid: 71 × 61 Colors: 5 Level: Intermediate
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Fish Scale Tessellation

Free printable Cross Stitch pattern complete with multi-page symbols chart, color key, full dimensions and materials breakdown.

Estimated Finished Size:
  • 11-count Aida: 16.4 cm × 14.1 cm (~6.5" × 5.5")
  • 14-count Aida: 12.9 cm × 11.1 cm (~5.1" × 4.4")
  • 16-count Aida: 11.3 cm × 9.7 cm (~4.4" × 3.8")
  • 18-count Aida: 10.0 cm × 8.6 cm (~3.9" × 3.4")
Materials / Yarn List
4 items

Estimate 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 905 Parrot Green Dark 1066 0.5 skein (buy 1)
DMC 842 Beige Brown Vy Lt 1002 0.5 skein (buy 1)
DMC 612 Drab Brown Medium 833 0.25 skein (buy 1)
DMC 3346 Hunter Green 830 0.25 skein (buy 1)
Design Notes:
  • 7-stitch tile scale
  • grout outlines