SkinkFree cross-stitch pattern
Skink is a cross-stitch pattern of 26 × 23 stitches from the Terrarium Friends album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 327 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 154 Grape Very Dark covers the most cells, 111 stitches (34% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Vy Dk, with 25 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.9 × 1.6 in (4.7 × 4.2 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (15 × 15 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 26 × 23
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.9 × 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. 327 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 154 | Grape Very Dark | 111 |
| ■ | 435 | Brown Very Light | 69 |
| ▲ | 738 | Tan Very Light | 62 |
| ◆ | 826 | Blue Medium | 60 |
| ★ | 3799 | Pewter Gray Vy Dk | 25 |
Finished size: 1.9 × 1.6 in (4.7 × 4.2 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Skink is picture 683 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.
