Yarn ballFree cross-stitch pattern
Yarn ball is a cross-stitch pattern of 29 × 26 stitches from the Music & Hobbies album of Stitch Puzzle. It uses 3 DMC colours and 505 whole cross stitches, with no backstitch and no part stitches.
DMC 3608 Plum Very Light covers the most cells, 210 stitches (42% of the design). The smallest amount is DMC 602 Cranberry Medium, with 134 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
- 3 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. 505 stitches in all.
| Symbol | DMC | Colour | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 3608 | Plum Very Light | 210 |
| ■ | 550 | Violet Very Dark | 161 |
| ▲ | 602 | Cranberry Medium | 134 |
Finished size: 2.1 × 1.9 in (5.3 × 4.7 cm) on 14-count Aida.
Stitch it in the free puzzle game
Yarn ball is picture 105 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.
