ShrewFree cross-stitch pattern
Shrew is a cross-stitch pattern of 27 × 17 stitches from the Moonlit Hedgerow album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 4 DMC colours and 314 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 610 Drab Brown Dk covers the most cells, 178 stitches (57% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3607 Plum Light, with 6 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.9 × 1.2 in (4.9 × 3.1 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (16 × 14 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 27 × 17
- Colours
- 4 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.9 × 1.2 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. 314 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 610 | Drab Brown Dk | 178 |
| ■ | 154 | Grape Very Dark | 74 |
| ▲ | 3825 | Pumpkin Pale | 56 |
| ◆ | 3607 | Plum Light | 6 |
Finished size: 1.9 × 1.2 in (4.9 × 3.1 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Shrew is picture 689 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.
