Free Ballerina Cross-Stitch Pattern with DMC Codes

Capture a dancer in motion with this free printable ballerina cross-stitch pattern. Review the DMC floss palette and fabric size, then customise the chart before downloading a PDF.

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

Source photo by Hudson Hintze hudsonhintze, 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 310
  • DMC 3799
  • DMC 3371
  • DMC 3860
  • DMC 452
  • DMC 224
  • DMC 3713
  • DMC 317
  • DMC 318
  • DMC 762
  • DMC 453
  • DMC 159
  • DMC 169
  • DMC 160
  • DMC 844
  • DMC 3743

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ballerina chart difficult to stitch?

The dark stage background makes the dancer stand out, but it also means long areas of a single dark DMC shade. A confident beginner can manage it by working the silhouette in small counted sections on 14-count Aida.

What colors will I need for the dancer?

The palette combines black or charcoal background shades with pale costume tones and small skin-tone accents. The generated floss key lists the exact DMC codes and quantities.

Is this a good cross-stitch gift for a dancer?

Yes. The elegant ballet pose makes a lovely framed present for a dancer, teacher, or recital memory. Export the PDF after checking the finished size suits your chosen frame.

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

A free ballet cross stitch chart with a graceful silhouette

This printable dancer cross stitch pattern preserves the outstretched pose without overloading the chart with tiny background detail. The ballerina silhouette needlework design looks striking in a simple black or white frame.

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