TaiyakiFree cross-stitch pattern
Taiyaki is a cross-stitch pattern of 27 × 20 stitches from the Sushi Picnic album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 4 DMC colours and 403 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 741 Tangerine Med covers the most cells, 197 stitches (49% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3802 Antique Mauve Vy Dk, with 9 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.9 × 1.4 in (4.9 × 3.6 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 × 20
- Colours
- 4 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.9 × 1.4 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. 403 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 741 | Tangerine Med | 197 |
| ■ | 921 | Copper | 162 |
| ▲ | 3371 | Black Brown | 35 |
| ◆ | 3802 | Antique Mauve Vy Dk | 9 |
Finished size: 1.9 × 1.4 in (4.9 × 3.6 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Taiyaki is picture 273 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.
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