Free Autumn Leaf Cross-Stitch Pattern with DMC Codes

Bring a bright maple leaf to your hoop with this free printable autumn cross-stitch pattern. The chart includes DMC floss colors, fabric sizing, and an editable preview before PDF download.

Chart generated by StitchBitz, licensed under the StitchBitz Generated Chart License.

Source photo by Iurie Nistor, licensed under CC0.

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What You'll Need

To stitch this design, you will need a piece of Aida fabric measuring at least 15×15 cm on 14-count Aida. The full DMC floss palette for this chart uses 16 colors:

  • DMC 318
  • DMC 317
  • DMC 310
  • DMC 3371
  • DMC 3031
  • DMC 3021
  • DMC 829
  • DMC 3829
  • DMC 729
  • DMC 422
  • DMC 3820
  • DMC 3821
  • DMC 833
  • DMC 415
  • DMC 159
  • DMC 742

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this autumn leaf pattern a quick project?

Yes. Its single-leaf composition is easy to follow on 14-count Aida and makes a satisfying small seasonal stitch, especially for a confident beginner.

What DMC colors are used in the maple leaf?

The generated floss key focuses on golden yellow, ochre, brown, and dark speckled accent shades. The exact DMC codes appear in the chart materials list after generation.

Can I stitch the leaf on coloured Aida?

Natural linen, cream, or pale sky-blue Aida all complement the warm leaf. Avoid strong yellow fabric so the lightest leaf highlights do not disappear into the background.

83 × 83
Grid Size
15×15 cm on 14-count Aida
Fabric Size
intermediate
Difficulty

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