Free Elephant Silhouette Cross-Stitch Pattern
Capture an elephant moving through the mist with this free elephant cross stitch pattern. Preview the dark DMC tones, refine the silhouette, and export a printable PDF.
Chart generated by StitchBitz, licensed under the StitchBitz Generated Chart License.
Source photo by Sagar Dani sagardani, licensed under CC0.
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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 full DMC floss palette for this chart uses 12 colors:
- DMC 414
- DMC 318
- DMC 648
- DMC 647
- DMC 169
- DMC 413
- DMC 3799
- DMC 310
- DMC 844
- DMC 317
- DMC 535
- DMC 646
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an elephant silhouette easier to stitch than a detailed portrait?
The large connected dark shape is easier to follow than scattered facial detail, though the subtle mist tones still require attention. The 14-count Aida grid gives the elephant a clear, readable outline.
Which DMC colours suit the misty elephant scene?
Expect charcoal, near-black, blue-grey, and muted brown DMC shades rather than a bright wildlife palette. The generated legend lists every code used in the silhouette and background.
Can I download a printable elephant silhouette cross stitch chart?
Yes. Use the editor to strengthen the outline or remove stray background stitches, then export the final symbol chart as a printable PDF.
- 83 × 83
- Grid Size
- 15×15 cm on 14-count Aida
- Fabric Size
- beginner
- Difficulty
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