Simple heart cross stitch pattern
A shaded red heart with a highlight — the classic first cross stitch.
Floss key
| Symbol | DMC floss | Stitches | Skeins |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 321 Red | 107 | 1 |
| ■ | 815 Garnet - Medium | 8 | 1 |
| ▲ | White White | 3 | 1 |
| 3 colours | 118 | 3 |
Stitching notes
- A good test piece: stitch it once to find the strand count you like on your fabric.
Use two strands on 14-count Aida and one or two on 18-count. Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in quarters and start from the centre of the chart; the bold lines are every ten stitches.
Buying fabric? Add at least 3 inches on every side for framing: the cross stitch calculator works it out.
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About this pattern
How big is the simple heart pattern?
15 × 14 stitches: 1.1 × 1.0 inches on 14-count Aida, or 0.8 × 0.8 inches on 18-count.
How much floss do I need?
One skein of each of the 3 colours is plenty; the key shows stitches per colour. The whole design is 118 full cross stitches.