BalloonFree cross-stitch pattern
Balloon is a cross-stitch pattern of 18 × 31 stitches from the Adventure album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 4 DMC colours and 322 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 608 Burnt Orange Bright covers the most cells, 208 stitches (65% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 326 Rose Very Dark, with 18 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.3 × 2.2 in (3.3 × 5.6 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 7 in (14 × 16 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 18 × 31
- Colours
- 4 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.3 × 2.2 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. 322 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 608 | Burnt Orange Bright | 208 |
| ■ | 154 | Grape Very Dark | 73 |
| ▲ | 760 | Salmon | 23 |
| ◆ | 326 | Rose Very Dark | 18 |
Finished size: 1.3 × 2.2 in (3.3 × 5.6 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Balloon is picture 23 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.
