Long-tailed titFree cross-stitch pattern
Long-tailed tit is a cross-stitch pattern of 28 × 22 stitches from the Meadow Birds album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 263 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 550 Violet Very Dark covers the most cells, 71 stitches (27% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 632 Desert Sand Ult Vy Dk, with 26 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 2.0 × 1.6 in (5.1 × 4.0 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (16 × 15 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 28 × 22
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 2.0 × 1.6 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. 263 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 550 | Violet Very Dark | 71 |
| ■ | 3799 | Pewter Gray Vy Dk | 69 |
| ▲ | Ecru | Ecru | 50 |
| ◆ | 422 | Hazelnut Brown Lt | 47 |
| ★ | 632 | Desert Sand Ult Vy Dk | 26 |
Finished size: 2.0 × 1.6 in (5.1 × 4.0 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Long-tailed tit is picture 671 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.
