Cat
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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: 42 x 42
- 14 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 165 times
42 x 59 stitches 14 colors
Pattern description
The Cat cross-stitch pattern captures the charm and personality of feline companionship in a compact 42 × 42 stitch design. With its manageable size and engaging color palette, this needlework project offers stitchers the perfect balance of detail and accessibility. The pattern utilizes 14 DMC thread colors to bring dimension and life to your embroidery, creating realistic depth through thoughtful color transitions. Whether you're stitching this counted cross stitch on Aida fabric as a standalone piece or incorporating it into a larger needlework project, the square format makes it ideal for framing, stitching onto cards, or adding to a sampler collection.
Intermediate stitchers will find this pattern a rewarding challenge that builds on foundational cross-stitch techniques without overwhelming complexity. The free printable PDF chart includes a complete DMC color key for easy reference while you work, ensuring accurate color placement throughout your embroidery. This pattern is designed specifically for Aida fabric, the ideal foundation for counted cross stitch projects of this scale. Download your free pattern today and enjoy a relaxing stitching experience that celebrates one of the world's most beloved subjects—the cat.
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: 42 x 59 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3 x 4.2 inches or 76 x 107 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.9 x 10.1 inches or 226 x 257 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands