Big BenFree cross-stitch pattern
Big Ben is a cross-stitch pattern of 10 × 27 stitches from the Around the World album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 236 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 976 Golden Brown Med covers the most cells, 93 stitches (39% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 712 Cream, with 10 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 0.7 × 1.9 in (1.8 × 4.9 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 5 × 6 in (12 × 16 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 10 × 27
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 0.7 × 1.9 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. 236 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 976 | Golden Brown Med | 93 |
| ■ | 743 | Yellow Med | 77 |
| ▲ | 938 | Coffee Brown Ult Dk | 43 |
| ◆ | 317 | Pewter Gray | 13 |
| ★ | 712 | Cream | 10 |
Finished size: 0.7 × 1.9 in (1.8 × 4.9 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Big Ben is picture 593 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.
