Free Highland Cow Cross-Stitch Pattern with DMC Codes
Stitch a characterful Highland cow with sweeping horns and a warm shaggy coat. This free printable pattern includes a DMC palette, editable chart, and PDF export.
Chart generated by StitchBitz, licensed under the StitchBitz Generated Chart License.
Source photo by Trougnouf (Benoit Brummer), licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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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 15 colors:
- DMC 3011
- DMC 938
- DMC 367
- DMC 801
- DMC 762
- DMC 520
- DMC 3787
- DMC 3031
- DMC 3022
- DMC 936
- DMC 3371
- DMC 632
- DMC 648
- DMC 844
- DMC 3772
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Highland cow pattern beginner-friendly?
The clear horn and head silhouette helps with placement, but the layered coat shading makes this a comfortable intermediate project on 14-count Aida.
Which DMC floss colors are used for the shaggy coat?
The palette combines russet, tan, dark brown, cream, and muted meadow shades. Refer to the generated key for the exact DMC codes and stitch counts.
Can I make the Highland cow chart smaller or simpler?
Yes. The editor lets you adjust colors and individual stitches before exporting, though reducing the size may soften the fine hair and facial detail.
- 83 × 83
- Grid Size
- 15×15 cm on 14-count Aida
- Fabric Size
- intermediate
- Difficulty
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