Balloon dogFree cross-stitch pattern
Balloon dog is a cross-stitch pattern of 27 × 25 stitches from the Autumn Fair album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 3 DMC colours and 364 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 3805 Cyclamen Pink covers the most cells, 262 stitches (72% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3609 Plum Ultra Light, with 26 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.9 × 1.8 in (4.9 × 4.5 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 × 25
- Colours
- 3 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.9 × 1.8 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. 364 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 3805 | Cyclamen Pink | 262 |
| ■ | 154 | Grape Very Dark | 76 |
| ▲ | 3609 | Plum Ultra Light | 26 |
Finished size: 1.9 × 1.8 in (4.9 × 4.5 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Balloon dog is picture 745 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.
