Free French bulldog cross stitch pattern
A French bulldog in a striped sailor shirt, 26 by 26 stitches in six DMC colors. Sized for a card, a bookmark 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 415 | Pearl Gray | 70 |
| ▲ | DMC 938 | Ultra Dark Coffee Brown | 69 |
| ✕ | DMC 646 | Dark Beaver Gray | 54 |
| ▬ | DMC 797 | Royal Blue | 38 |
| ☆ | DMC B5200 | Snow White | 30 |
| ◇ | DMC 939 | Very Dark Navy Blue | 11 |
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What you'll need
- Fabric: 14-count Aida, a piece about 20 × 20 cm (8 × 8 in). The 26 × 26 grid comes out about 4.7 cm (1.9 in) × 4.7 cm (1.9 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 | 26 × 26 stitches |
|---|---|
| 11-count Aida | 6.0 cm (2.4 in) × 6.0 cm (2.4 in) |
| 14-count Aida | 4.7 cm (1.9 in) × 4.7 cm (1.9 in) |
| 16-count Aida | 4.1 cm (1.6 in) × 4.1 cm (1.6 in) |
| 18-count Aida | 3.7 cm (1.4 in) × 3.7 cm (1.4 in) |
| 28-count linen over two | 4.7 cm (1.9 in) × 4.7 cm (1.9 in) |
How to stitch this
- Start from the center, marked by the arrows on the chart.
- The white stripes on the shirt are stitched in B5200 Snow White, not left as bare fabric.
- The outline is DMC 938, a very dark brown rather than black: 69 stitches that give the dog his shape.
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