Cow
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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: 145 x 145
- 12 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 53 times
145 x 97 stitches 12 colors
Pattern description
Stitching a cow offers a charming way to capture pastoral farmyard beauty in counted cross stitch. This Farm Animals pattern features a delightful bovine subject that brings rustic character to any needlework project. The 145 × 145 stitch count creates a medium-sized design perfect for displaying on its own or incorporating into a larger farm-themed sampler. Working with 12 DMC thread colors allows you to layer depth and dimension, creating realistic highlights and shadows across the cow's form. The color palette blends warm and cool tones to bring this friendly farm creature to life on your fabric.
Designed for intermediate stitchers, this counted cross stitch pattern provides an engaging challenge without overwhelming complexity. The free downloadable PDF chart includes a complete DMC color key, making it simple to select and organize your threads before you begin. The pattern works beautifully on Aida fabric in standard counts like 14-count or 18-count, giving you flexibility in your finished piece size. Whether you're an experienced embroiderer expanding your farm animal collection or an intermediate stitcher seeking your next project, this printable cross stitch chart delivers straightforward instructions and satisfying results.
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: 145 x 97 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.4 x 6.9 inches or 263 x 176 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.3 x 12.8 inches or 413 x 326 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands