Owl with a Letter Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)
A brown owl with ear tufts and big orange eyes, holding a white letter with a red wax seal in its claws. A charming design for readers and anyone who loves magical stories.
Size23 × 37
Colors10
Stitches675
LevelIntermediate
About this pattern
The design is 23 stitches wide and 37 stitches high, with 675 full cross stitches in 10 DMC colors: Mocha Beige Medium (3863), Mocha Beige Light (3864), Mocha Beige Dark (3862), Winter White (3865), Tangerine Light (742), Black (310), Topaz Medium (783), White (Blanc), Red (321), Beige Gray Light (822). It is rated intermediate.
Finished size
| Fabric | Finished size | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 11-count | 2.1 × 3.4 in | 5.3 × 8.5 cm |
| 14-count | 1.6 × 2.6 in | 4.2 × 6.7 cm |
| 16-count | 1.4 × 2.3 in | 3.7 × 5.9 cm |
| 18-count | 1.3 × 2.1 in | 3.2 × 5.2 cm |
Ideas for using it
- Gift for a book lover
- Back-to-school card
- Hoop for a reading nook
Stitching tips
- Stitch the eyes first: white, then the orange ring, then the black pupils.
- The chest feathers are single darker stitches, so add them after the light chest.
- Write a name on the envelope with backstitch in one strand.
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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