NuthatchFree cross-stitch pattern
Nuthatch is a cross-stitch pattern of 27 × 25 stitches from the Meadow Birds album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 380 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 646 Beaver Gray Dk covers the most cells, 95 stitches (25% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 437 Tan Light, with 46 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.9 × 1.8 in (4.9 × 4.5 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
- 27 × 25
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.9 × 1.8 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. 380 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 646 | Beaver Gray Dk | 95 |
| ■ | 3371 | Black Brown | 94 |
| ▲ | 975 | Golden Brown Dk | 91 |
| ◆ | 3834 | Grape Dark | 54 |
| ★ | 437 | Tan Light | 46 |
Finished size: 1.9 × 1.8 in (4.9 × 4.5 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Nuthatch is picture 668 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.
