Hollyhock

Pattern description

Hollyhock brings charming cottage garden appeal to your needlework basket with its delicate blooms and timeless botanical elegance. This counted cross stitch pattern captures the natural beauty of hollyhocks in a compact 35 × 35 stitch design that's perfect for stitchers seeking a quick, satisfying project. With just 2 DMC thread colors, the pattern creates lovely depth and dimension while keeping your color palette refreshingly simple. The modest stitch count makes this an ideal choice for completing a finished piece in an evening or weekend, whether you're framing it as wall art or incorporating it into a larger embroidery collection.

Designed with beginners in mind, this Hollyhock pattern removes the intimidation factor from counted cross stitch while delivering professional-looking results. The free printable PDF chart includes clear DMC color keys and works beautifully on Aida fabric, making it accessible to needleworkers at any experience level. Simply print your chart, select your embroidery floss, and begin stitching on your preferred Aida count—this straightforward approach to embroidery allows you to focus on enjoying the meditative rhythm of cross stitching while creating a piece you'll treasure.