IrisFree cross-stitch pattern
Iris is a cross-stitch pattern of 22 × 26 stitches from the Flower Shop album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 301 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 154 Grape Very Dark covers the most cells, 98 stitches (33% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 726 Topaz Light, with 13 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.6 × 1.9 in (4.0 × 4.7 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
- 22 × 26
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.6 × 1.9 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. 301 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 154 | Grape Very Dark | 98 |
| ■ | 905 | Parrot Green Dk | 72 |
| ▲ | 209 | Lavender Dark | 62 |
| ◆ | 333 | Blue Violet Very Dark | 56 |
| ★ | 726 | Topaz Light | 13 |
Finished size: 1.6 × 1.9 in (4.0 × 4.7 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Iris is picture 540 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.
