El -Aktza
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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: 174 x 174
- 50 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 35 times
174 x 109 stitches 50 colors
Pattern description
El-Aktza is a profound Islamic design that offers needleworkers the opportunity to create a spiritually meaningful piece through counted cross stitch. This intricate pattern captures sacred geometry and traditional Islamic artistry in a 174 × 174 stitch count, making it a substantial project that rewards patience and precision. The 50 DMC thread colors work together to build depth and authentic detail, allowing stitchers to experience the meditative rhythm of embroidery while bringing this culturally significant subject to life on fabric. Each color transition contributes to the overall composition, creating visual interest as the design develops stitch by stitch.
Crafted for advanced needleworkers, this free printable PDF chart includes a complete DMC color key for easy reference throughout your project. The pattern is perfectly suited for 14-count Aida fabric, the standard choice for counted cross stitch projects of this complexity. Whether you're an experienced stitcher looking for a challenging design or seeking to expand your needlework portfolio with culturally rich patterns, this chart provides everything needed to begin. Download the pattern today and immerse yourself in a rewarding embroidery project that combines technical skill with meaningful artistic expression.
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: 174 x 109 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 12.4 x 7.8 inches or 316 x 198 mm
Suggested Material Size: 18.3 x 13.7 inches or 466 x 348 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands