Fish Scale Tessellation - Cross Stitch Pattern Preview
Grid: 43 × 43 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: 9.9 cm × 9.9 cm (~3.9" × 3.9")
  • 14-count Aida: 7.8 cm × 7.8 cm (~3.1" × 3.1")
  • 16-count Aida: 6.8 cm × 6.8 cm (~2.7" × 2.7")
  • 18-count Aida: 6.1 cm × 6.1 cm (~2.4" × 2.4")
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 166 Moss Green Med Lt 395 0.25 skein (buy 1)
DMC 3851 Bright Green Light 392 0.25 skein (buy 1)
DMC 816 Garnet 392 0.25 skein (buy 1)
DMC 550 Violet Very Dark 386 0.25 skein (buy 1)
Design Notes:
  • 5-stitch tile scale
  • grout outlines