Snowflake Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)
A symmetrical eight-arm snowflake with branching tips. Every arm is the same, so once you have stitched one you can do the rest almost without looking at the chart. It works on white Aida, and looks striking on navy fabric too.
Size33 × 33
Colors3
Stitches209
LevelBeginner
About this pattern
The design is 33 stitches wide and 33 stitches high, with 209 full cross stitches in 3 DMC colors: Delft Blue Medium (799), Baby Blue Light (3325), White (Blanc). It is rated beginner.
Finished size
| Fabric | Finished size | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 11-count | 3.0 × 3.0 in | 7.6 × 7.6 cm |
| 14-count | 2.4 × 2.4 in | 6.0 × 6.0 cm |
| 16-count | 2.1 × 2.1 in | 5.2 × 5.2 cm |
| 18-count | 1.8 × 1.8 in | 4.7 × 4.7 cm |
Ideas for using it
- Set of tree ornaments
- Winter card
- Repeat it in a row for a table runner border
Stitching tips
- Start with the white stitch in the very centre and work outwards along one arm at a time.
- The arms are lines one stitch wide, so use 2 strands on 14-count for good coverage.
- On dark fabric, swap Delft Blue 799 for White Blanc and the light blue for Pearl Gray 415.
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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