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Free Christmas dala horse cross stitch pattern
Are you ready to add a touch of festive charm to your cross stitch projects with the delightful Christmas Dala horse cross stitch pattern! Whether you’re an experienced stitcher or just starting out, this Scandinavian horse design is perfect for spreading holiday cheer.
Pattern dimensions
- Grid Size: 34W x 35H
- Design Area: 2.43″ x 2.50″ (34 x 35 stitches)
Yield: Cross stitch
How to stitch the dala horse
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Active Time:
3 hours
Total Time:
3 hours 5 minutes
If you've never stitched before, then read through these simple instructions to help you stitch the dala horse cross stitch embroidery pattern
Materials
- 14 count white aida
- DMC embroidery threads
Tools
- Dala horse Pattern
- Embroidery needle
- Embroidery hoop
- Embroidery scissors
- Optional - a thimble
Instructions
- Start by printing off your pattern and checking it's dimensions
- Cut the fabric to larger than the pattern dimensions and your hoop size
- Fold the fabric into quarter to identify the centre
- fit in your hoop
- Tighten the hoop to secure the fabric
- Find the centre of your pattern and the centre of your fabric design
- Start stitching from the centre
- Cut a length of embroidery floss no longer than the length of your arm
- Separate it into one strand and keep the remaining five for later
- Double the thread and thread your needle
- Start stitching from the front of your fabric, leaving a loop to thread your needle through on the first stitch to secure. Tug so that it moves to the back.
- Work your stitches all the in same direction, the bottom of the cross should always be the same in every stitch.
- Work in either individual crosses or for longer areas of stitch work the bottom arm of the cross stitch in a row and then stitch back over the row to do the top arm of the cross.
- To finish, ensure the needle is on the back of the fabric. Thread it through the underside of a few stitches and then snip off the loose end.
- Work each coloured section before moving onto the adjacent colour
Download your Christmas Dala horse cross stitch here
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