You are here:About>Hobbies & Games>Cross-Stitch
About.comCross-Stitch

Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Black Cat

Design © 2006 Connie G. Thomas, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern URL - http://crossstitch.about.com/od/patternsfromyourguide/ig/Mini-Motif-Collection/Black-Cat-Cross-Stitch.--3y.htm
Image 5 of 12
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Black Cat
Design © 2006 Connie G. Thomas, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Black Cat
Pattern Key:
  • cat with DMC 310 (black)
  • cat's mouth with DMC 666 (red)
  • cat's whiskers with DMC 5200 (white)
  • cat's eyes with DMC 702 (Green)
  • cat's nose with DMC 819 (Pink)
Design Size: 20w x 17h
Stitching Level Required: Beginner

Finished Design Size:
For commonly used fabric counts (in inches):
  • 11-count, 1 3/4w by 1 1/2h
  • 14-count, 1 3/8w by 1 1/8h
  • 18-count, 1w by 1 7/8h
Stitching Tips:
Cat's ears are stitched with three-quarter stitches. Eyes and nose with French knots. Whiskers and mouth with back stitch. Stitch all cross stitches and three-quarter stitches first, then add back stitch and French knots. Use two-three strands of floss for cross stitches and one-two strands of floss for back stitch. For higher count fabric, use additional strands of floss as needed.

More Information About Free Patterns:
Image 5 of 12
 All Topics | Email Article | | |
Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | HelpOur Story | Be a Guide
User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.