Picnic hamperFree cross-stitch pattern
Picnic hamper is a cross-stitch pattern of 25 × 24 stitches from the Lakeside Weekend album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 427 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 301 Mahogany Med covers the most cells, 199 stitches (47% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3822 Straw Light, with 31 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.8 × 1.7 in (4.5 × 4.4 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
- 25 × 24
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.8 × 1.7 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. 427 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 301 | Mahogany Med | 199 |
| ■ | 740 | Tangerine | 81 |
| ▲ | 221 | Shell Pink Vy Dk | 62 |
| ◆ | 938 | Coffee Brown Ult Dk | 54 |
| ★ | 3822 | Straw Light | 31 |
Finished size: 1.8 × 1.7 in (4.5 × 4.4 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Picnic hamper is picture 551 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.
