Crab bisqueFree cross-stitch pattern
Crab bisque is a cross-stitch pattern of 30 × 23 stitches from the Seaside Supper album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 510 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 741 Tangerine Med covers the most cells, 192 stitches (38% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 745 Yellow Pale Light, with 29 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 2.1 × 1.6 in (5.4 × 4.2 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 7 × 6 in (16 × 15 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 30 × 23
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 2.1 × 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. 510 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 741 | Tangerine Med | 192 |
| ■ | 300 | Mahogany Vy Dk | 132 |
| ▲ | 900 | Burnt Orange Dark | 113 |
| ◆ | 3371 | Black Brown | 44 |
| ★ | 745 | Yellow Pale Light | 29 |
Finished size: 2.1 × 1.6 in (5.4 × 4.2 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Crab bisque is picture 705 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.
