MeerkatFree cross-stitch pattern
Meerkat is a cross-stitch pattern of 19 × 27 stitches from the Pocket Zoo album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 6 DMC colours and 282 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 437 Tan Light covers the most cells, 67 stitches (24% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Vy Dk, with 16 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.4 × 1.9 in (3.4 × 4.9 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (14 × 16 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 19 × 27
- Colours
- 6 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.4 × 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. 282 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 437 | Tan Light | 67 |
| ■ | 3371 | Black Brown | 66 |
| ▲ | 721 | Orange Spice Med | 53 |
| ◆ | 434 | Brown Light | 44 |
| ★ | 746 | Off White | 36 |
| ♥ | 3802 | Antique Mauve Vy Dk | 16 |
Finished size: 1.4 × 1.9 in (3.4 × 4.9 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Meerkat is picture 221 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.
