Helter-skelterFree cross-stitch pattern
Helter-skelter is a cross-stitch pattern of 21 × 30 stitches from the Autumn Fair album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 382 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 608 Burnt Orange Bright covers the most cells, 105 stitches (27% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 304 Red Medium, with 51 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.5 × 2.1 in (3.8 × 5.4 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 7 in (14 × 16 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 21 × 30
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.5 × 2.1 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. 382 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 608 | Burnt Orange Bright | 105 |
| ■ | 677 | Old Gold Vy Lt | 98 |
| ▲ | 154 | Grape Very Dark | 65 |
| ◆ | 3031 | Mocha Brown Vy Dk | 63 |
| ★ | 304 | Red Medium | 51 |
Finished size: 1.5 × 2.1 in (3.8 × 5.4 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Helter-skelter is picture 742 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.
