Nutmeg graterFree cross-stitch pattern
Nutmeg grater is a cross-stitch pattern of 24 × 25 stitches from the Spice Shelf album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 433 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 645 Beaver Gray Vy Dk covers the most cells, 160 stitches (37% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3776 Mahogany Light, with 53 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.7 × 1.8 in (4.4 × 4.5 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 × 25
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.7 × 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. 433 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 645 | Beaver Gray Vy Dk | 160 |
| ■ | 898 | Coffee Brown Vy Dk | 85 |
| ▲ | 3864 | Mocha Beige Light | 71 |
| ◆ | B5200 | Snow White | 64 |
| ★ | 3776 | Mahogany Light | 53 |
Finished size: 1.7 × 1.8 in (4.4 × 4.5 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Nutmeg grater is picture 642 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.
