CactusFree cross-stitch pattern
Cactus is a cross-stitch pattern of 22 × 28 stitches from the First Stitches album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 4 DMC colours and 348 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dk covers the most cells, 133 stitches (38% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Vy Dk, with 55 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.6 × 2.0 in (4.0 × 5.1 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (15 × 16 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 22 × 28
- Colours
- 4 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.6 × 2.0 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. 348 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 3345 | Hunter Green Dk | 133 |
| ■ | 702 | Kelly Green | 94 |
| ▲ | 922 | Copper Light | 66 |
| ◆ | 3777 | Terra Cotta Vy Dk | 55 |
Finished size: 1.6 × 2.0 in (4.0 × 5.1 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Cactus is picture 5 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.
