Fire hydrantFree cross-stitch pattern
Fire hydrant is a cross-stitch pattern of 18 × 25 stitches from the City Stroll album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 4 DMC colours and 289 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 817 Coral Red Very Dark covers the most cells, 116 stitches (40% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3740 Antique Violet Dark, with 27 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.3 × 1.8 in (3.3 × 4.5 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
- 18 × 25
- Colours
- 4 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.3 × 1.8 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. 289 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 817 | Coral Red Very Dark | 116 |
| ■ | 898 | Coffee Brown Vy Dk | 83 |
| ▲ | 608 | Burnt Orange Bright | 63 |
| ◆ | 3740 | Antique Violet Dark | 27 |
Finished size: 1.3 × 1.8 in (3.3 × 4.5 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Fire hydrant is picture 385 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.
