Christmas Ornament Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)
A round Christmas bauble with a green middle band, a white zigzag and a gold cap. Shading on the lower right and a white shine on the upper left give it a glossy, three-dimensional look.
Size27 × 34
Colors6
Stitches619
LevelIntermediate
About this pattern
The design is 27 stitches wide and 34 stitches high, with 619 full cross stitches in 6 DMC colors: Old Gold Medium (729), Topaz Medium Light (725), Red (321), Garnet Medium (815), White (Blanc), Green (699). It is rated intermediate.
Finished size
| Fabric | Finished size | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 11-count | 2.5 × 3.1 in | 6.2 × 7.9 cm |
| 14-count | 1.9 × 2.4 in | 4.9 × 6.2 cm |
| 16-count | 1.7 × 2.1 in | 4.3 × 5.4 cm |
| 18-count | 1.5 × 1.9 in | 3.8 × 4.8 cm |
Ideas for using it
- Framed ornament
- Advent calendar pocket
- Christmas card
Stitching tips
- Stitch the green band and its gold borders first. They split the ball into two halves that are easy to fill.
- The zigzag repeats every 6 stitches, so count one repeat and copy it across.
- Use a 5-inch hoop on 14-count. The design is about 2 by 2.4 inches.
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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