Orange Cat Loaf Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)
An orange tabby cat tucked into a loaf shape, eyes closed, with white paws and darker tabby stripes. Cat owners will know the pose straight away.
Size35 × 24
Colors5
Stitches566
LevelBeginner
About this pattern
The design is 35 stitches wide and 24 stitches high, with 566 full cross stitches in 5 DMC colors: Autumn Gold Medium (3854), Mahogany Light (3776), Black Brown (3371), Rosewood Ultra Very Light (3779), White (Blanc). It is rated beginner.
Finished size
| Fabric | Finished size | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 11-count | 3.2 × 2.2 in | 8.1 × 5.5 cm |
| 14-count | 2.5 × 1.7 in | 6.3 × 4.4 cm |
| 16-count | 2.2 × 1.5 in | 5.6 × 3.8 cm |
| 18-count | 1.9 × 1.3 in | 4.9 × 3.4 cm |
Ideas for using it
- Gift for a cat lover
- Small hoop for a desk
- Patch for a tote bag
Stitching tips
- Stitch the darker stripes first, then fill the orange around them.
- The closed eyes are just two short lines, so keep them in Black Brown for contrast.
- Change the colors to match your own cat: try gray 414 or black 310.
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.
More free patterns
Make a pattern from your own picture
Upload a photo and get a chart like this one, with DMC colors and a printable PDF.
Open the pattern maker