Moon phases sampler cross stitch pattern
Eight moons from new to waning crescent on a night-sky ground, with a lettered title.
Floss key
| Symbol | DMC floss | Stitches | Skeins |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 939 Navy Blue - Very Dark | 2,913 | 2 |
| ■ | 3865 Winter White | 419 | 1 |
| ▲ | 413 Pewter Gray - Dark | 352 | 1 |
| ◆ | 727 Topaz - Very Light | 6 | 1 |
| 4 colours | 3,690 | 5 |
Stitching notes
- The sky is fully stitched — about 60% of the chart — so budget several skeins of 939.
- Stitch each moon before the sky around it so the outlines stay crisp.
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.
Wondering why the lit edge swaps sides after full moon? ahaboo walks through the Sun, Earth and Moon geometry behind these eight shapes, which makes the chart far easier to read.
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 moon phases sampler pattern?
123 × 30 stitches: 8.8 × 2.1 inches on 14-count Aida, or 6.8 × 1.7 inches on 18-count.
How much floss do I need?
One skein of each of the 4 colours is plenty; the key shows stitches per colour. The whole design is 3,690 full cross stitches.