Stitch a pair of classic red-and-white candy canes with this free printable Christmas cross-stitch pattern. The chart includes DMC floss codes, fabric sizing, and an editable preview so you can customise the design before downloading a PDF.
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Source photo by Neven Krcmarek, licensed under Unsplash License.
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To stitch this design, you will need a piece of Aida fabric measuring at least 15×15 cm on 14-count Aida. The primary colors featured in this pattern are DMC codes 844, 413, 3799.
Absolutely. The bold stripes and high contrast between red, white, and dark background mean the color areas are large and well-defined. There is very little confetti stitching, making this an ideal first Christmas project for new stitchers.
The palette uses a bright Christmas red and a clean white for the stripes, plus a deep charcoal or near-black for the background. The full DMC codes and estimated skein counts appear in the color key below the chart.
Small finished pieces work beautifully as Christmas ornaments, gift tags, tree decorations, or stitched card inserts. Stitched on 14-count Aida at 15×15 cm it also frames nicely in a round hoop for wall or mantelpiece display throughout the holiday season.
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