BackpackFree cross-stitch pattern
Backpack is a cross-stitch pattern of 32 × 32 stitches from the Camping album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 7 DMC colours and 788 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 958 Sea Green Dark covers the most cells, 285 stitches (36% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 500 Blue Green Vy Dk, with 6 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 2.3 × 2.3 in (5.8 × 5.8 cm) and fits a 5-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 7 × 7 in (16 × 16 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 32 × 32
- Colours
- 7 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 2.3 × 2.3 in
- Hoop
- 5 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. 788 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 958 | Sea Green Dark | 285 |
| ■ | 3799 | Pewter Gray Vy Dk | 221 |
| ▲ | 3809 | Turquoise Vy Dark | 171 |
| ◆ | 972 | Canary Deep | 70 |
| ★ | 727 | Topaz Vy Lt | 28 |
| ♥ | 823 | Navy Blue Dark | 7 |
| ✚ | 500 | Blue Green Vy Dk | 6 |
Finished size: 2.3 × 2.3 in (5.8 × 5.8 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Backpack is picture 148 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.
