ArmadilloFree cross-stitch pattern
Armadillo is a cross-stitch pattern of 29 × 17 stitches from the Pocket Zoo album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 337 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 3854 Autumn Gold Med covers the most cells, 96 stitches (28% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 902 Garnet Very Dark, with 22 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 2.1 × 1.2 in (5.3 × 3.1 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 7 × 6 in (16 × 14 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 29 × 17
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 2.1 × 1.2 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. 337 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 3854 | Autumn Gold Med | 96 |
| ■ | 3371 | Black Brown | 85 |
| ▲ | 3781 | Mocha Brown Dk | 67 |
| ◆ | 356 | Terra Cotta Med | 67 |
| ★ | 902 | Garnet Very Dark | 22 |
Finished size: 2.1 × 1.2 in (5.3 × 3.1 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Armadillo is picture 224 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.








