PelicanFree cross-stitch pattern
Pelican is a cross-stitch pattern of 28 × 27 stitches from the Tropical Wings album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 6 DMC colours and 391 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC Ecru Ecru covers the most cells, 153 stitches (39% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 725 Topaz Med Lt, with 29 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 2.0 × 1.9 in (5.1 × 4.9 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (16 × 16 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 28 × 27
- Colours
- 6 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. 391 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | Ecru | Ecru | 153 |
| ■ | 3371 | Black Brown | 80 |
| ▲ | 922 | Copper Light | 49 |
| ◆ | 3802 | Antique Mauve Vy Dk | 41 |
| ★ | 758 | Terra Cotta Vy Lt | 39 |
| ♥ | 725 | Topaz Med Lt | 29 |
Finished size: 2.0 × 1.9 in (5.1 × 4.9 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Pelican is picture 236 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.
