Wax sealFree cross-stitch pattern
Wax seal is a cross-stitch pattern of 24 × 25 stitches from the Village Post album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 3 DMC colours and 449 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 347 Salmon Very Dark covers the most cells, 291 stitches (65% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 300 Mahogany Vy Dk, with 66 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.7 × 1.8 in (4.4 × 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
- 24 × 25
- Colours
- 3 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.7 × 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. 449 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 347 | Salmon Very Dark | 291 |
| ■ | 917 | Plum Medium | 92 |
| ▲ | 300 | Mahogany Vy Dk | 66 |
Finished size: 1.7 × 1.8 in (4.4 × 4.5 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Wax seal is picture 633 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.
