Letter openerFree cross-stitch pattern
Letter opener is a cross-stitch pattern of 25 × 25 stitches from the Village Post album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 4 DMC colours and 190 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 550 Violet Very Dark covers the most cells, 61 stitches (32% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3865 Winter White, with 36 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.8 × 1.8 in (4.5 × 4.5 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
- 25 × 25
- Colours
- 4 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.8 × 1.8 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. 190 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 550 | Violet Very Dark | 61 |
| ■ | 3826 | Golden Brown | 50 |
| ▲ | 372 | Mustard Lt | 43 |
| ◆ | 3865 | Winter White | 36 |
Finished size: 1.8 × 1.8 in (4.5 × 4.5 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Letter opener is picture 636 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.
