ShellFree cross-stitch pattern
Shell is a cross-stitch pattern of 31 × 28 stitches from the Ocean album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 3 DMC colours and 614 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ult Vy Lt covers the most cells, 277 stitches (45% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3608 Plum Very Light, with 153 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 2.2 × 2.0 in (5.6 × 5.1 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 7 × 6 in (16 × 16 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 31 × 28
- Colours
- 3 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 2.2 × 2.0 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. 614 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 3771 | Terra Cotta Ult Vy Lt | 277 |
| ■ | 550 | Violet Very Dark | 184 |
| ▲ | 3608 | Plum Very Light | 153 |
Finished size: 2.2 × 2.0 in (5.6 × 5.1 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Shell is picture 33 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.
