PlatypusFree cross-stitch pattern
Platypus is a cross-stitch pattern of 30 × 19 stitches from the Pocket Zoo album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 6 DMC colours and 354 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 301 Mahogany Med covers the most cells, 172 stitches (49% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 550 Violet Very Dark, with 16 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 2.1 × 1.4 in (5.4 × 3.4 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 7 × 6 in (16 × 14 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 30 × 19
- Colours
- 6 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 2.1 × 1.4 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. 354 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 301 | Mahogany Med | 172 |
| ■ | 3371 | Black Brown | 69 |
| ▲ | 158 | Cornflower Blu M V D | 43 |
| ◆ | 839 | Beige Brown Dk | 29 |
| ★ | 3835 | Grape Medium | 25 |
| ♥ | 550 | Violet Very Dark | 16 |
Finished size: 2.1 × 1.4 in (5.4 × 3.4 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Platypus is picture 226 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.
