ArchaeopteryxFree cross-stitch pattern
Archaeopteryx is a cross-stitch pattern of 27 × 26 stitches from the Dino Museum album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 343 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark covers the most cells, 129 stitches (38% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 355 Terra Cotta Dark, with 28 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.9 × 1.9 in (4.9 × 4.7 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (16 × 15 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 27 × 26
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.9 × 1.9 in
- Hoop
- 4 in
The printable chart
One square is one cross stitch. Bold lines mark every 10 stitches and the red arrows mark the centre, where most stitchers start. Download the full-size chart (PNG) or print this page.
DMC threads
Two strands for every stitch on 14-count Aida. 343 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 798 | Delft Blue Dark | 129 |
| ■ | 3031 | Mocha Brown Vy Dk | 81 |
| ▲ | 3855 | Autumn Gold Lt | 73 |
| ◆ | 3776 | Mahogany Light | 32 |
| ★ | 355 | Terra Cotta Dark | 28 |
Finished size: 1.9 × 1.9 in (4.9 × 4.7 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Archaeopteryx is picture 472 of 816 in Stitch Puzzle. Send thread spools round the hoop to pull the stitches out in the right order, and the game gives you this chart when you win.
Free to play, with optional purchases.
