Spool of threadFree cross-stitch pattern
Spool of thread is a cross-stitch pattern of 20 × 24 stitches from the Sewing Basket album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 394 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 677 Old Gold Vy Lt covers the most cells, 121 stitches (31% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 500 Blue Green Vy Dk, with 38 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.4 × 1.7 in (3.6 × 4.4 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (14 × 15 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 20 × 24
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.4 × 1.7 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. 394 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 677 | Old Gold Vy Lt | 121 |
| ■ | 3812 | Sea Green Vy Dk | 96 |
| ▲ | 433 | Brown Med | 91 |
| ◆ | 954 | Nile Green | 48 |
| ★ | 500 | Blue Green Vy Dk | 38 |
Finished size: 1.4 × 1.7 in (3.6 × 4.4 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Spool of thread is picture 176 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.
