Free Christmas llama cross stitch pattern
A cream llama with a holly sprig, a striped scarf and a red and green blanket, 24 by 31 stitches in six DMC colors. Sized for a card, an ornament or a small hoop.
This pattern started as an AI draft and was polished by hand.
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Symbol chart
DMC threads
| Symbol | DMC | Color name | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ■ | DMC 739 | Ultra Very Light Tan | 173 |
| ◇ | DMC 372 | Light Mustard | 88 |
| ▲ | DMC 817 | Very Dark Coral Red | 63 |
| ✕ | DMC 699 | Green | 34 |
| ☆ | DMC 3371 | Black Brown | 5 |
| ▬ | DMC 3340 | Medium Apricot | 2 |
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What you'll need
- Fabric: 14-count Aida, a piece about 20 × 20 cm (8 × 8 in). The 24 × 31 grid comes out about 4.4 cm (1.7 in) × 5.6 cm (2.2 in) on 14-count.
- Floss: 6 skeins of DMC six-strand floss, one per color (the list above). Stitch with 2 strands.
- Needle: a size 24 tapestry needle.
- Hoop: 10 cm (4 in).
Finished size on other fabrics
| Fabric | 24 × 31 stitches |
|---|---|
| 11-count Aida | 5.5 cm (2.2 in) × 7.2 cm (2.8 in) |
| 14-count Aida | 4.4 cm (1.7 in) × 5.6 cm (2.2 in) |
| 16-count Aida | 3.8 cm (1.5 in) × 4.9 cm (1.9 in) |
| 18-count Aida | 3.4 cm (1.3 in) × 4.4 cm (1.7 in) |
| 28-count linen over two | 4.4 cm (1.7 in) × 5.6 cm (2.2 in) |
How to stitch this
- Start from the center, marked by the arrows on the chart.
- Cream (DMC 739) is the body, 173 of the 365 stitches, outlined in DMC 372.
- The eyes and nose are DMC 3371, and the cheek is two stitches of DMC 3340.
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