Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Birdhouse and Flower Color Symbol Chart

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Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Birdhouse and Flower Color Symbol Chart

Pattern Key:
Symbol    Floss Color Number
Cross Stitch
X    DMC 435
L    DMC 535
I     DMC 676
0    DMC 801
.     DMC 813
/     DMC 826
@   DMC 3051
=    DMC 3803
Back Stitch
_______ DMC 676
French Knot
• DMC 3371
Design Size: 13w by 38h
Stitching Level Required: Beginner
Finished Design Size:
For commonly used fabric counts (in inches):

• 11-count, 1 1/8w by 3 3/8h
• 14-count, 7/8w by 2 5/8h
• 18-count, 5/8w by 2h

Stitching Tips: Use one-two strands of floss for back stitch and french knots and two-three strands of floss for cross stitch. For higher count fabric, use additional strands of floss as needed.