Washing machineFree cross-stitch pattern
Washing machine is a cross-stitch pattern of 23 × 27 stitches from the Laundry Day album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 7 DMC colours and 601 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC Ecru Ecru covers the most cells, 231 stitches (38% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 400 Mahogany Dark, with 35 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.6 × 1.9 in (4.2 × 4.9 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (15 × 16 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 23 × 27
- Colours
- 7 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.6 × 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. 601 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | Ecru | Ecru | 231 |
| ■ | 3750 | Antique Blue Very Dk | 124 |
| ▲ | 833 | Golden Olive Lt | 65 |
| ◆ | 926 | Gray Green Med | 62 |
| ★ | 938 | Coffee Brown Ult Dk | 46 |
| ♥ | 902 | Garnet Very Dark | 38 |
| ✚ | 400 | Mahogany Dark | 35 |
Finished size: 1.6 × 1.9 in (4.2 × 4.9 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Washing machine is picture 287 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.
