Message in a bottleFree cross-stitch pattern
Message in a bottle is a cross-stitch pattern of 23 × 23 stitches from the Quiet Coast album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 4 DMC colours and 249 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 928 Gray Green Vy Lt covers the most cells, 95 stitches (38% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 646 Beaver Gray Dk, with 20 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.6 × 1.6 in (4.2 × 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
- 23 × 23
- Colours
- 4 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.6 × 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. 249 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 928 | Gray Green Vy Lt | 95 |
| ■ | 550 | Violet Very Dark | 72 |
| ▲ | 322 | Baby Blue Dark | 62 |
| ◆ | 646 | Beaver Gray Dk | 20 |
Finished size: 1.6 × 1.6 in (4.2 × 4.2 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Message in a bottle is picture 774 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.
