Fishing floatFree cross-stitch pattern
Fishing float is a cross-stitch pattern of 11 × 23 stitches from the Lakeside Weekend album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 138 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 938 Coffee Brown Ult Dk covers the most cells, 44 stitches (32% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 817 Coral Red Very Dark, with 12 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 0.8 × 1.6 in (2.0 × 4.2 cm) and fits a 3-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 5 × 6 in (13 × 15 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 11 × 23
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 0.8 × 1.6 in
- Hoop
- 3 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. 138 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 938 | Coffee Brown Ult Dk | 44 |
| ■ | 746 | Off White | 41 |
| ▲ | 608 | Burnt Orange Bright | 23 |
| ◆ | 316 | Antique Mauve Med | 18 |
| ★ | 817 | Coral Red Very Dark | 12 |
Finished size: 0.8 × 1.6 in (2.0 × 4.2 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Fishing float is picture 549 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.
