Library ladderFree cross-stitch pattern
Library ladder is a cross-stitch pattern of 23 × 26 stitches from the Little Library album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 4 DMC colours and 373 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 433 Brown Med covers the most cells, 156 stitches (42% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 154 Grape Very Dark, with 36 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.6 × 1.9 in (4.2 × 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
- 23 × 26
- Colours
- 4 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. 373 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 433 | Brown Med | 156 |
| ■ | 310 | Black | 118 |
| ▲ | 3776 | Mahogany Light | 63 |
| ◆ | 154 | Grape Very Dark | 36 |
Finished size: 1.6 × 1.9 in (4.2 × 4.7 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Library ladder is picture 509 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.
