HippoFree cross-stitch pattern
Hippo is a cross-stitch pattern of 24 × 20 stitches from the Safari Friends album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 353 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 3041 Antique Violet Medium covers the most cells, 194 stitches (55% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 550 Violet Very Dark, with 9 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.7 × 1.4 in (4.4 × 3.6 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (15 × 14 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 24 × 20
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.7 × 1.4 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. 353 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 3041 | Antique Violet Medium | 194 |
| ■ | 758 | Terra Cotta Vy Lt | 64 |
| ▲ | 898 | Coffee Brown Vy Dk | 49 |
| ◆ | 340 | Blue Violet Medium | 37 |
| ★ | 550 | Violet Very Dark | 9 |
Finished size: 1.7 × 1.4 in (4.4 × 3.6 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Hippo is picture 420 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.
