PterodactylFree cross-stitch pattern
Pterodactyl is a cross-stitch pattern of 35 × 23 stitches from the Dino Land album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 365 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 208 Lavender Very Dark covers the most cells, 120 stitches (33% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 741 Tangerine Med, with 25 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 2.5 × 1.6 in (6.3 × 4.2 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 7 × 6 in (17 × 15 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 35 × 23
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 2.5 × 1.6 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. 365 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 208 | Lavender Very Dark | 120 |
| ■ | 915 | Plum Dark | 108 |
| ▲ | 210 | Lavender Medium | 74 |
| ◆ | 3713 | Salmon Very Light | 38 |
| ★ | 741 | Tangerine Med | 25 |
Finished size: 2.5 × 1.6 in (6.3 × 4.2 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Pterodactyl is picture 192 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.
