Meringue nestFree cross-stitch pattern
Meringue nest is a cross-stitch pattern of 24 × 23 stitches from the Sweet Celebrations album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 383 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 746 Off White covers the most cells, 127 stitches (33% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3012 Khaki Green Md, with 32 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.7 × 1.6 in (4.4 × 4.2 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
- 24 × 23
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.7 × 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. 383 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 746 | Off White | 127 |
| ■ | 3827 | Golden Brown Pale | 94 |
| ▲ | 938 | Coffee Brown Ult Dk | 79 |
| ◆ | 817 | Coral Red Very Dark | 51 |
| ★ | 3012 | Khaki Green Md | 32 |
Finished size: 1.7 × 1.6 in (4.4 × 4.2 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Meringue nest is picture 578 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.
