Free ABCDE cross stitch pattern
Grab your free copy of this cute and Free ABCDE cross stitch pattern! Download the printable pdf chart and get stitching this quick and easy design.
It would be perfect for a nursery, playroom or even a classroom!
Customise the design by switching out the colour palette for your favourite tones.
Pattern dimensions
- Grid Size: 77W x 82H
- Design Area: 5.36″ x 5.71″ (75 x 80 stitches)
- 9 DMC thread colours
Buy the kit to get stitching!
You will need:
- Embroidery scissors,
- DMC or Anchor threads,
- Embroidery hoop,
- Embroidery needles,
- 14 Count Aida fabric
You can also find lots more cross stitch goodies in my Amazon Store.
Yield: Cross stitch
How to start a cross stitch project
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Active Time:
1 hour
Total Time:
1 hour 5 minutes
If you've never stitched before, then read through these simple instructions to help you stitch a cross stitch embroidery pattern
Materials
- 14 count white aida
- DMC embroidery threads -
Tools
- 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.
Download your ABCDE cross stitch pattern here
