Red Heart Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)
A simple heart in three shades of red with a small white highlight. It is the perfect first project: one shape, four colors and clear areas of color that are easy to count.
Size25 × 23
Colors4
Stitches351
LevelBeginner
About this pattern
The design is 25 stitches wide and 23 stitches high, with 351 full cross stitches in 4 DMC colors: Bright Red (666), Red (321), Garnet Medium (815), White (Blanc). It is rated beginner.
Finished size
| Fabric | Finished size | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 11-count | 2.3 × 2.1 in | 5.8 × 5.3 cm |
| 14-count | 1.8 × 1.6 in | 4.5 × 4.2 cm |
| 16-count | 1.6 × 1.4 in | 4.0 × 3.7 cm |
| 18-count | 1.4 × 1.3 in | 3.5 × 3.2 cm |
Ideas for using it
- Valentine's or anniversary card
- Wedding favor
- First project for a beginner
Stitching tips
- Start in the middle of the heart and work outwards.
- Stitch the three reds in bands from top left to bottom right.
- Stitch several in a row for a border, leaving 3 stitches between each heart.
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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