Prayer
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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: 80 x 80
- 25 colors in the palette
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80 x 113 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
The Prayer cross-stitch pattern offers a meaningful spiritual project that captures devotion and contemplation through needle and thread. At 80 × 80 stitches, this intermediate-level design provides a satisfying canvas for creating an inspiring piece of religious needlework. The pattern incorporates 25 DMC thread colors, blending subtle tones and contrasts to bring depth and dimension to your counted cross stitch work. The medium stitch count makes this project approachable without feeling rushed, allowing you to settle into a meditative stitching rhythm while completing a beautiful finished piece that measures approximately 5.7 × 5.7 inches on 14-count Aida fabric.
This intermediate pattern is ideal for stitchers with some experience who are ready to work with multiple color variations. The free printable PDF chart includes a comprehensive DMC color key, making it simple to organize your embroidery floss before beginning. The design works beautifully on standard Aida fabric and produces a polished, gallery-worthy result perfect for framing, gifting, or personal display. Whether you're seeking a spiritually significant project or looking to expand your cross-stitch collection, this free pattern delivers professional-quality results that any devotional needleworker will appreciate.
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: 80 x 113 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.7 x 8.1 inches or 145 x 205 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.6 x 14 inches or 295 x 355 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands