Pumpkin
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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
- 18 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 75 times
80 x 77 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
Stitching a Pumpkin design brings the warmth of autumn harvest into your needlework with its satisfying geometric charm. This counted cross-stitch pattern captures the iconic gourd in a compact 80 × 80 stitch format, making it an ideal project for both seasonal decor and year-round display. The design utilizes 18 DMC thread colors to create depth and dimension, allowing you to explore various shades of orange, green, and accent hues. Whether you're working on a small hoop or incorporating it into a larger embroidery composition, the moderate stitch count ensures manageable progress while the rich palette delivers a visually rewarding finished piece.
Perfect for stitchers with intermediate needlework experience, this pumpkin pattern comes as a free printable PDF chart complete with a detailed DMC color key for easy reference. The design works beautifully on Aida fabric in standard counts, giving you flexibility in final project size. Simply print the chart, select your Aida and embroidery floss, and begin your counted cross-stitch journey. This vegetable-themed pattern is ideal for autumn projects, seasonal gifts, or anyone looking to expand their cross-stitch collection with cheerful, harvest-inspired designs.
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 Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 80 x 77 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.7 x 5.5 inches or 145 x 140 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.6 x 11.4 inches or 295 x 290 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands