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Potted Cactus Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)

A cheerful cactus with two arms, light green ribs and a small pink flower on top, planted in a terracotta pot. A no-water houseplant for your wall.

Size21 × 44
Colors6
Stitches556
LevelBeginner

About this pattern

The design is 21 stitches wide and 44 stitches high, with 556 full cross stitches in 6 DMC colors: Hunter Green (3346), Yellow Green Medium (3347), Dusty Rose Light (3354), Terra Cotta (3830), Mahogany Light (3776), Topaz Light (726). It is rated beginner.

Finished size

FabricFinished sizeMetric
11-count1.9 × 4.0 in4.8 × 10.2 cm
14-count1.5 × 3.1 in3.8 × 8.0 cm
16-count1.3 × 2.8 in3.3 × 7.0 cm
18-count1.2 × 2.4 in3.0 × 6.2 cm

Ideas for using it

  • Plant lover's gift
  • Desk hoop
  • Bookmark top

Stitching tips

  • Stitch the darker green body first, then the lighter ribs.
  • The pot uses two terracotta shades: the darker one on the right gives it shape.
  • Stitch three cacti in different sizes for a windowsill row.

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.

Potted Cactus cross stitch finished in a wooden embroidery hoop with DMC thread skeins
How it looks stitched on Aida fabric (digital mockup).

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