Candy Cane Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)
A candy cane with diagonal red and white stripes. A dark red border keeps the white stripes visible on light fabric, so the shape reads clearly even from across the room.
Size20 × 36
Colors3
Stitches308
LevelEasy
About this pattern
The design is 20 stitches wide and 36 stitches high, with 308 full cross stitches in 3 DMC colors: Red (321), White (Blanc), Garnet Medium (815). It is rated easy.
Finished size
| Fabric | Finished size | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 11-count | 1.8 × 3.3 in | 4.6 × 8.3 cm |
| 14-count | 1.4 × 2.6 in | 3.6 × 6.5 cm |
| 16-count | 1.2 × 2.2 in | 3.2 × 5.7 cm |
| 18-count | 1.1 × 2.0 in | 2.8 × 5.1 cm |
Ideas for using it
- Ornament with felt backing
- Stocking tag
- Small Christmas card
Stitching tips
- Stitch the dark red outline first. It frames the shape and makes counting the stripes much easier.
- Keep all your top stitches going the same way. Stripes show uneven stitching more than solid areas do.
- Stitch it twice and mirror one copy to make a pair of crossed canes.
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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