Potted cactus cross stitch pattern
A saguaro-style cactus with a pink flower in a terracotta pot.
Floss key
| Symbol | DMC floss | Stitches | Skeins |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 988 Forest Green - Medium | 62 | 1 |
| ■ | 987 Forest Green - Dark | 7 | 1 |
| ▲ | White White | 4 | 1 |
| ◆ | 3708 Melon - Light | 4 | 1 |
| ★ | 921 Copper | 20 | 1 |
| ✚ | 920 Copper - Medium | 12 | 1 |
| 6 colours | 109 | 6 |
Stitching notes
- The white dots are spines: make them single stitches or French knots.
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 potted cactus pattern?
14 × 16 stitches: 1.0 × 1.1 inches on 14-count Aida, or 0.8 × 0.9 inches on 18-count.
How much floss do I need?
One skein of each of the 6 colours is plenty; the key shows stitches per colour. The whole design is 109 full cross stitches.