Bird
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 25 x 25
- 8 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 152 times
25 x 18 stitches 8 colors
Pattern description
A charming Bird cross-stitch pattern offers the perfect introduction to needlework featuring avian subjects. This delightful design captures the grace and simplicity of a small bird, making it an engaging project that celebrates nature through counted cross stitch. The 25 × 25 stitch count creates a compact, manageable piece that works beautifully as a standalone embroidery or as part of a larger collection. With just eight DMC thread colors to work with, you'll enjoy a satisfying stitching experience that brings the design to life through a limited but effective palette. The relatively small size makes this an ideal project for completing in just a few hours, allowing you to experience the meditative pleasure of cross-stitch without a lengthy time commitment.
Designed with beginners in mind, this Bird pattern welcomes stitchers of all experience levels into the world of counted cross stitch embroidery. The free printable PDF chart includes clear DMC color keys, making it simple to select your threads and follow along. This pattern is perfectly suited for working on 14-count Aida fabric, the ideal foundation for needlework projects of this scale. Whether you're picking up cross stitch for the first time or adding to your embroidery collection, you'll find everything needed to create a charming finished piece that brings avian beauty into your home.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 25 x 18 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 1.8 x 1.3 inches or 45 x 33 mm
Suggested Material Size: 7.7 x 7.2 inches or 195 x 183 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands