PretzelFree cross-stitch pattern
Pretzel is a cross-stitch pattern of 29 × 24 stitches from the Bakery album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 3 DMC colours and 482 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 783 Topaz Medium covers the most cells, 295 stitches (61% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3822 Straw Light, with 24 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 2.1 × 1.7 in (5.3 × 4.4 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 7 × 6 in (16 × 15 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 29 × 24
- Colours
- 3 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 2.1 × 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. 482 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 783 | Topaz Medium | 295 |
| ■ | 801 | Coffee Brown Dk | 163 |
| ▲ | 3822 | Straw Light | 24 |
Finished size: 2.1 × 1.7 in (5.3 × 4.4 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Pretzel is picture 75 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.




