Mortar and pestleFree cross-stitch pattern
Mortar and pestle is a cross-stitch pattern of 24 × 26 stitches from the Spice Shelf album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 430 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 647 Beaver Gray Med covers the most cells, 157 stitches (37% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 208 Lavender Very Dark, with 33 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.7 × 1.9 in (4.4 × 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
- 24 × 26
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.7 × 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. 430 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 647 | Beaver Gray Med | 157 |
| ■ | 317 | Pewter Gray | 112 |
| ▲ | 898 | Coffee Brown Vy Dk | 76 |
| ◆ | 934 | Avocado Grn Black | 52 |
| ★ | 208 | Lavender Very Dark | 33 |
Finished size: 1.7 × 1.9 in (4.4 × 4.7 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Mortar and pestle is picture 637 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.
