Conch shellFree cross-stitch pattern
Conch shell is a cross-stitch pattern of 22 × 23 stitches from the Beach Treasures album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 318 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 3856 Mahogany Ult Vy Lt covers the most cells, 104 stitches (33% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 772 Yellow Green Vy Lt, with 39 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.6 × 1.6 in (4.0 × 4.2 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (15 × 15 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 22 × 23
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.6 × 1.6 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. 318 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 3856 | Mahogany Ult Vy Lt | 104 |
| ■ | 3830 | Terra Cotta | 65 |
| ▲ | 956 | Geranium | 62 |
| ◆ | 938 | Coffee Brown Ult Dk | 48 |
| ★ | 772 | Yellow Green Vy Lt | 39 |
Finished size: 1.6 × 1.6 in (4.0 × 4.2 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Conch shell is picture 477 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.
