River otterFree cross-stitch pattern
River otter is a cross-stitch pattern of 28 × 25 stitches from the Lakeside Weekend album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 454 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 434 Brown Light covers the most cells, 206 stitches (45% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 550 Violet Very Dark, with 26 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. 454 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 434 | Brown Light | 206 |
| ■ | 938 | Coffee Brown Ult Dk | 112 |
| ▲ | 3855 | Autumn Gold Lt | 66 |
| ◆ | 815 | Garnet Medium | 44 |
| ★ | 550 | Violet Very Dark | 26 |
Finished size: 2.0 × 1.8 in (5.1 × 4.5 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
River otter is picture 555 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.
