Bumble Bee Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)
A round bumble bee with black and yellow stripes, two pale blue wings and curly antennae. It is a bold, simple design with only five colors, so it is a good first pattern.
Size31 × 23
Colors5
Stitches464
LevelBeginner
About this pattern
The design is 31 stitches wide and 23 stitches high, with 464 full cross stitches in 5 DMC colors: Canary Bright (973), Black (310), Baby Blue Very Light (775), Baby Blue Light (3325), White (Blanc). It is rated beginner.
Finished size
| Fabric | Finished size | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 11-count | 2.8 × 2.1 in | 7.2 × 5.3 cm |
| 14-count | 2.2 × 1.6 in | 5.6 × 4.2 cm |
| 16-count | 1.9 × 1.4 in | 4.9 × 3.7 cm |
| 18-count | 1.7 × 1.3 in | 4.4 × 3.2 cm |
Ideas for using it
- Spring card
- Patch for a denim jacket
- Nursery hoop
Stitching tips
- Stitch the black stripes first so the yellow sections are easy to count.
- The two wings use different blues to show which one is in front.
- Stitch the antennae with 1 strand of black as backstitch if you want them finer.
This pattern is free for personal use. You may sell a few finished pieces you stitched yourself; please do not share or sell the chart file. See the terms.
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