Whale sharkFree cross-stitch pattern
Whale shark is a cross-stitch pattern of 27 × 23 stitches from the Gentle Giants album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 5 DMC colours and 344 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 825 Blue Dark covers the most cells, 188 stitches (55% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 718 Plum, with 12 stitches.
On 14-count Aida it measures 1.9 × 1.6 in (4.9 × 4.2 cm) and fits a 4-inch hoop. Cut the fabric at least 6 × 6 in (16 × 15 cm), so you have 2 in to spare on every side.
- Stitches
- 27 × 23
- Colours
- 5 DMC
- 14-count Aida
- 1.9 × 1.6 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. 344 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 825 | Blue Dark | 188 |
| ■ | 898 | Coffee Brown Vy Dk | 77 |
| ▲ | 927 | Gray Green Light | 38 |
| ◆ | 225 | Shell Pink Ult Vy Lt | 29 |
| ★ | 718 | Plum | 12 |
Finished size: 1.9 × 1.6 in (4.9 × 4.2 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Whale shark is picture 603 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.
