Toadstool postboxFree cross-stitch pattern
Toadstool postbox is a cross-stitch pattern of 23 × 25 stitches from the Fairy Village album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 421 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 167 Yellow Beige V Dk covers the most cells, 116 stitches (28% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 608 Burnt Orange Bright, with 45 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.6 × 1.8 in (4.2 × 4.5 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
- 23 × 25
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.6 × 1.8 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. 421 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 167 | Yellow Beige V Dk | 116 |
| ■ | 898 | Coffee Brown Vy Dk | 100 |
| ▲ | 745 | Yellow Pale Light | 88 |
| ◆ | 817 | Coral Red Very Dark | 72 |
| ★ | 608 | Burnt Orange Bright | 45 |
Finished size: 1.6 × 1.8 in (4.2 × 4.5 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Toadstool postbox is picture 532 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.
