HenFree cross-stitch pattern
Hen is a cross-stitch pattern of 25 × 31 stitches from the Birds album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 4 DMC colours and 457 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 677 Old Gold Vy Lt covers the most cells, 240 stitches (53% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 741 Tangerine Med, with 30 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.8 × 2.2 in (4.5 × 5.6 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 7 in (15 × 16 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 25 × 31
- Colours
- 4 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.8 × 2.2 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. 457 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 677 | Old Gold Vy Lt | 240 |
| ■ | 3857 | Rosewood Dark | 156 |
| ▲ | 917 | Plum Medium | 31 |
| ◆ | 741 | Tangerine Med | 30 |
Finished size: 1.8 × 2.2 in (4.5 × 5.6 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Hen is picture 102 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.
