Turmeric rootFree cross-stitch pattern
Turmeric root is a cross-stitch pattern of 29 × 26 stitches from the Spice Shelf album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 4 DMC colours and 459 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 971 Pumpkin covers the most cells, 193 stitches (42% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 3371 Black Brown, with 86 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 2.1 × 1.9 in (5.3 × 4.7 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 7 × 6 in (16 × 15 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 29 × 26
- Colours
- 4 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 2.1 × 1.9 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. 459 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 971 | Pumpkin | 193 |
| ■ | 3820 | Straw Dark | 94 |
| ▲ | 433 | Brown Med | 86 |
| ◆ | 3371 | Black Brown | 86 |
Finished size: 2.1 × 1.9 in (5.3 × 4.7 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Turmeric root is picture 644 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.
