Stitch this bold black cat with glowing amber eyes using this free printable cross-stitch pattern. The chart comes with DMC floss codes, fabric sizing for 14-count Aida, and an editable preview you can adjust before exporting to PDF.
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Source photo by Anton Ponomarenko, licensed under Unsplash License.
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Learn how to choose a photo and pattern settingsTo 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 14 colors:
Yes. The high contrast between jet-black fur and a light background means most cells fall into large solid color blocks with very little confetti stitching. The amber eye detail is the only area requiring close attention, making this a great first animal project.
The palette centers on deep blacks and very dark navies for the fur, warm amber and golden yellows for the eyes, and a range of light greys and cream for the background. Exact DMC codes and skein counts appear in the pattern key below the chart.
Stitched on 14-count Aida the finished piece measures 15×15 cm (roughly 6×6 inches). You can adjust the fabric count to scale it up or down—16-count produces a slightly smaller result while 11-count gives a larger, bolder piece.
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