Red Apple
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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: 94 x 94
- 18 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 54 times
94 x 94 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
Stitching a Red Apple offers the perfect opportunity to create a striking fruit design that captures natural beauty in counted cross stitch form. This intermediate needlework project features a 94 × 94 stitch count that's substantial enough to showcase detail without overwhelming beginners advancing their skills. The design utilizes 18 DMC thread colors, allowing you to blend realistic shades and create dimension through thoughtful color placement. As you work through this embroidery piece, you'll develop your ability to read charts accurately and manage multiple thread colors, making it an ideal project for building confidence in your cross stitch technique.
Our free printable PDF chart includes a complete DMC color key, making it easy to organize your threads before you begin. The pattern works beautifully on Aida fabric, which provides the structured weave needed for precise counted cross stitch work. With intermediate skill level requirements, you'll need basic familiarity with cross stitch fundamentals, but no advanced techniques are necessary. Whether you're creating a finished piece for your home or gifting handmade needlework to someone special, this Red Apple design delivers satisfying results with its balanced complexity and achievable scope.
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: 94 x 94 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.7 x 6.7 inches or 171 x 171 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.6 x 12.6 inches or 321 x 321 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands