Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Black Cat

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Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Black Cat

Pattern Key:
Suggested Colors:
cat body 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.

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