NewspaperFree cross-stitch pattern
Newspaper is a cross-stitch pattern of 28 × 26 stitches from the Little Library album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 4 DMC colours and 513 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 841 Beige Brown Lt covers the most cells, 185 stitches (36% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3371 Black Brown, with 63 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 2.0 × 1.9 in (5.1 × 4.7 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 × 26
- Colours
- 4 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 2.0 × 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. 513 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 841 | Beige Brown Lt | 185 |
| ■ | 677 | Old Gold Vy Lt | 176 |
| ▲ | 869 | Hazelnut Brown V Dk | 89 |
| ◆ | 3371 | Black Brown | 63 |
Finished size: 2.0 × 1.9 in (5.1 × 4.7 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Newspaper is picture 512 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.
