Postman satchelFree cross-stitch pattern
Postman satchel is a cross-stitch pattern of 28 × 25 stitches from the Village Post album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 525 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 3830 Terra Cotta covers the most cells, 189 stitches (36% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3822 Straw Light, with 23 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 2.0 × 1.8 in (5.1 × 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
- 28 × 25
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 2.0 × 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. 525 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 3830 | Terra Cotta | 189 |
| ■ | 814 | Garnet Dark | 127 |
| ▲ | 938 | Coffee Brown Ult Dk | 97 |
| ◆ | 781 | Topaz Very Dark | 89 |
| ★ | 3822 | Straw Light | 23 |
Finished size: 2.0 × 1.8 in (5.1 × 4.5 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Postman satchel is picture 630 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.
