SwallowFree cross-stitch pattern
Swallow is a cross-stitch pattern of 27 × 28 stitches from the Meadow Birds album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 279 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 310 Black covers the most cells, 87 stitches (31% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 718 Plum, with 7 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.9 × 2.0 in (4.9 × 5.1 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (16 × 16 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 27 × 28
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.9 × 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. 279 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 310 | Black | 87 |
| ■ | 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 77 |
| ▲ | 309 | Rose Dark | 57 |
| ◆ | 613 | Drab Brown V Lt | 51 |
| ★ | 718 | Plum | 7 |
Finished size: 1.9 × 2.0 in (4.9 × 5.1 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Swallow is picture 674 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.
