Japaneese Girl
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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: 70 x 70
- 15 colors in the palette
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70 x 151 stitches 15 colors
Pattern description
The Japanese Girl cross-stitch pattern captures the delicate elegance of traditional Asian aesthetics, making it a rewarding project for needleworkers drawn to cultural textile art. This counted cross-stitch design features a graceful composition set at 70 × 70 stitches, offering a perfectly balanced square format ideal for framing or displaying as finished embroidery. The pattern incorporates 15 DMC thread colors, creating subtle shading and depth that bring the subject to life with authentic detail. Working with this color palette allows stitchers to explore various techniques for blending tones and achieving dimension within a manageable project size.
Rated at intermediate skill level, this pattern suits stitchers with foundational cross-stitch experience who are ready to work with multiple color changes and more intricate sections. The free printable PDF chart comes complete with a full DMC color key, making it easy to select threads and follow along stitch by stitch. The design works beautifully on 14-count or 16-count Aida fabric, producing a finished piece approximately 5 × 5 inches at standard counts. Download your copy today and add this elegant Japanese-inspired needlework to your embroidery collection.
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: 70 x 151 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5 x 10.8 inches or 127 x 274 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.9 x 16.7 inches or 277 x 424 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands