Free Symbol Cactus Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Chart

Pattern Key:
Symbol    Floss Color Number
Cross Stitch | Three Quarter Stitch
I   DMC 469
+   DMC 918
o   DMC 922
•   DMC 935
Back Stitch
_______ DMC 469 lettering for "cactus", "quite sticky", and "very prickly" phrases
_______ DMC 938 all other lettering
Design Size: 125w by 94h
Stitching Level: Beginner
Finished Design Size:
For commonly used fabric counts (in inches):

• 11-count, 11 1/4w by 8 1/2h
• 14-count, 8 7/8w by 6 5/8h
• 16-count, 7 3/4w by 5 7/8h
• 18-count, 6 7/8w by 5 1/8h

(For fabric counts not listed here use the Finished Design Size Calculator.)
Stitching Tips: Use one-two strands of floss for back stitch and two-three strands of floss for cross stitch. For other fabric counts, adjust the number or floss strands as needed. Small symbols indicate stitching a quarter stitch and a half stitch to create a three quarter stitch.

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