Desert tortoiseFree cross-stitch pattern
Desert tortoise is a cross-stitch pattern of 23 × 16 stitches from the Desert Trails album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 280 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 3853 Autumn Gold Dk covers the most cells, 91 stitches (32% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Vy Dk, with 34 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.6 × 1.1 in (4.2 × 2.9 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 × 16
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.6 × 1.1 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. 280 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 3853 | Autumn Gold Dk | 91 |
| ■ | 154 | Grape Very Dark | 67 |
| ▲ | 434 | Brown Light | 52 |
| ◆ | 726 | Topaz Light | 36 |
| ★ | 3031 | Mocha Brown Vy Dk | 34 |
Finished size: 1.6 × 1.1 in (4.2 × 2.9 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Desert tortoise is picture 339 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.
