Monarch Butterfly Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)
A monarch butterfly with orange wings, thick black edges and veins, and the white spots that make the species easy to recognize. The two halves are mirror images.
Size35 × 26
Colors4
Stitches589
LevelIntermediate
About this pattern
The design is 35 stitches wide and 26 stitches high, with 589 full cross stitches in 4 DMC colors: Pumpkin Light (970), Burnt Orange Medium (946), Black (310), White (Blanc). It is rated intermediate.
Finished size
| Fabric | Finished size | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 11-count | 3.2 × 2.4 in | 8.1 × 6.0 cm |
| 14-count | 2.5 × 1.9 in | 6.3 × 4.7 cm |
| 16-count | 2.2 × 1.6 in | 5.6 × 4.1 cm |
| 18-count | 1.9 × 1.4 in | 4.9 × 3.7 cm |
Ideas for using it
- Garden-themed hoop
- Spring card
- Patch for a jacket
Stitching tips
- Stitch the black body and edges first. They form a frame you fill with orange.
- The two wings are mirrored, so stitch one side completely before starting the other.
- Stitch the white spots last so they stay bright.
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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