Bath spongeFree cross-stitch pattern
Bath sponge is a cross-stitch pattern of 23 × 20 stitches from the Cozy Bathroom album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 6 DMC colours and 321 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 726 Topaz Light covers the most cells, 161 stitches (50% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3834 Grape Dark, with 8 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.6 × 1.4 in (4.2 × 3.6 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (15 × 14 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 23 × 20
- Colours
- 6 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.6 × 1.4 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. 321 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 726 | Topaz Light | 161 |
| ■ | 3856 | Mahogany Ult Vy Lt | 81 |
| ▲ | 938 | Coffee Brown Ult Dk | 29 |
| ◆ | 816 | Garnet | 21 |
| ★ | 3829 | Old Gold Vy Dark | 21 |
| ♥ | 3834 | Grape Dark | 8 |
Finished size: 1.6 × 1.4 in (4.2 × 3.6 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Bath sponge is picture 279 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.
