DucklingFree cross-stitch pattern
Duckling is a cross-stitch pattern of 21 × 23 stitches from the Pond Life album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 7 DMC colours and 274 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 307 Lemon covers the most cells, 86 stitches (31% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 919 Red-Copper, with 11 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.5 × 1.6 in (3.8 × 4.2 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (14 × 15 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 21 × 23
- Colours
- 7 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.5 × 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. 274 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 307 | Lemon | 86 |
| ■ | 739 | Tan Ult Vy Lt | 63 |
| ▲ | 898 | Coffee Brown Vy Dk | 52 |
| ◆ | 741 | Tangerine Med | 31 |
| ★ | 550 | Violet Very Dark | 16 |
| ♥ | 608 | Burnt Orange Bright | 15 |
| ✚ | 919 | Red-Copper | 11 |
Finished size: 1.5 × 1.6 in (3.8 × 4.2 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Duckling is picture 358 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.
