Are you stitching for the holidays? How about this cute Christmas penguin embroidery pattern. Perfect for ornaments. Grab your free penguin cross stitch pattern at the bottom of this post. This festive winter stitch design is perfect not only for Christmas but for lovers of penguins.
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So get stitching, download the printable pdf chart template and grab your needle and threads. This quick and easy pattern is ideal for beginners and experienced stitchers alike.
The classic image of a penguin for you to stitch, whether it is for Christmas or all year round you can't help but love a penguin. Intended to be sewn on 14 count aida using two strand for cross stitch and one for the backstitch and French knots.
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Pattern dimensions
- Stitch Count: 35w x 56h
- Finished Size: 3.17 cm x 5.08 cm (28 ct./inch)
- Cloth: Aida
- Cloth's Color: White
- of colors: 5 Colors
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How to stitch the penguin cross stitch
If you've never stitched before, then read through these simple instructions to help you stitch the penguin cross stitch embroidery pattern
Materials
- 14 count white aida
- DMC embroidery threads - 3023, BLANC, 310, 742
Tools
- Free penguin cross stitch Pattern
- Embroidery needle size 24 and a sharp needle for backstitch
- 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. Stitch all the white area first.
- 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.
- Then stitch the grey, followed by the black and the the yellow for feet and beak.
- Finish the design by adding the black backstitch and French knot eye.
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