Ginger rootFree cross-stitch pattern
Ginger root is a cross-stitch pattern of 23 × 22 stitches from the Sunday Market album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 4 DMC colours and 313 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 728 Topaz covers the most cells, 231 stitches (74% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3823 Yellow Ultra Pale, with 16 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.6 × 1.6 in (4.2 × 4.0 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (15 × 15 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 23 × 22
- Colours
- 4 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.6 × 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. 313 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 728 | Topaz | 231 |
| ■ | 154 | Grape Very Dark | 34 |
| ▲ | 3031 | Mocha Brown Vy Dk | 32 |
| ◆ | 3823 | Yellow Ultra Pale | 16 |
Finished size: 1.6 × 1.6 in (4.2 × 4.0 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Ginger root is picture 611 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.
