Tulip cross stitch pattern
A single red-pink tulip with two leaves. Repeat it in a row for a spring border.
Floss key
| Symbol | DMC floss | Stitches | Skeins |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | 3705 Melon - Dark | 45 | 1 |
| ■ | 321 Red | 8 | 1 |
| ▲ | 3708 Melon - Light | 2 | 1 |
| ◆ | 702 Kelly Green | 24 | 1 |
| ★ | 986 Forest Green - Very Dark | 11 | 1 |
| 5 colours | 90 | 5 |
Stitching notes
- Leave one stitch of fabric between repeats when using it as a border.
- Swap 3705/321 for 3837/550 (purples) for a different variety.
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 tulip 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 5 colours is plenty; the key shows stitches per colour. The whole design is 90 full cross stitches.