Root bridgeFree cross-stitch pattern
Root bridge is a cross-stitch pattern of 30 × 20 stitches from the Fairy Village album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 440 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 838 Beige Brown Vy Dk covers the most cells, 153 stitches (35% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 581 Moss Green, with 37 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 2.1 × 1.4 in (5.4 × 3.6 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 × 20
- Colours
- 5 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. 440 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 838 | Beige Brown Vy Dk | 153 |
| ■ | 310 | Black | 100 |
| ▲ | 3766 | Peacock Blue Light | 77 |
| ◆ | 3776 | Mahogany Light | 73 |
| ★ | 581 | Moss Green | 37 |
Finished size: 2.1 × 1.4 in (5.4 × 3.6 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Root bridge is picture 535 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.
