Free French rooster cross stitch pattern (le coq)
Le coq, the French rooster, in red, blue and golden brown, 23 by 23 stitches in four 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 797 | Royal Blue | 75 |
| ✕ | DMC 817 | Very Dark Coral Red | 62 |
| ■ | DMC 976 | Medium Golden Brown | 28 |
| ◇ | DMC 938 | Ultra Dark Coffee Brown | 1 |
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What you'll need
- Fabric: 14-count Aida, a piece about 20 × 20 cm (8 × 8 in). The 23 × 23 grid comes out about 4.2 cm (1.6 in) × 4.2 cm (1.6 in) on 14-count.
- Floss: 4 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 | 23 × 23 stitches |
|---|---|
| 11-count Aida | 5.3 cm (2.1 in) × 5.3 cm (2.1 in) |
| 14-count Aida | 4.2 cm (1.6 in) × 4.2 cm (1.6 in) |
| 16-count Aida | 3.7 cm (1.4 in) × 3.7 cm (1.4 in) |
| 18-count Aida | 3.2 cm (1.3 in) × 3.2 cm (1.3 in) |
| 28-count linen over two | 4.2 cm (1.6 in) × 4.2 cm (1.6 in) |
How to stitch this
- Start from the center, marked by the arrows on the chart.
- Royal Blue (DMC 797) and red (DMC 817) do most of the work: 75 and 62 stitches. The eye is a single stitch of DMC 938.
- The beak and feet are DMC 976, a golden brown, 28 stitches in all.
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