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Free Lavender Cross-Stitch Pattern with DMC Codes

Stitch a calm lavender bouquet with this free printable cross-stitch pattern. The chart includes DMC floss colors, fabric sizing, and an editable preview so you can adjust the design before exporting a PDF.

Stitching lavender's most important detail

Real lavender florets grow in whorls around a square stem — not a round one. In cross-stitch, resist the urge to outline the stem with a single backstitch line. Instead, use two parallel rows of the stem colour separated by one empty column to hint at that four-sided structure. It takes roughly 20 extra stitches per stem and makes the botanical difference immediately visible.

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Source photo by Benjamin Balázs, licensed under CC0 1.0.

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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 16-count Aida. The full DMC floss palette for this chart uses 24 colors:

  • DMC Blanc
  • DMC 168
  • DMC 3747
  • DMC 340
  • DMC 341
  • DMC 318
  • DMC 158
  • DMC 3807
  • DMC 160
  • DMC 3746
  • DMC 159
  • DMC 791
  • DMC 939
  • DMC 161
  • DMC 762
  • DMC 155
  • DMC 928
  • DMC 415
  • DMC 820
  • DMC 157
  • DMC 823
  • DMC 924
  • DMC 3753
  • DMC 926

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a lavender bouquet a good cross-stitch pattern for beginners?

Yes. The purple flower spikes and green stems form large, contiguous color blocks rather than fussy detail, so there is little confetti to fight. 14-count Aida keeps the stitch count manageable for a relaxed first or second floral project.

Which DMC floss colors are used for the lavender?

The bouquet leans on dusty purples and mauves for the flower heads, sage and olive greens for the stems, and soft greys for the plate. The exact DMC codes and how many skeins of each you'll need are listed in the live pattern key below.

What can I make with a finished lavender cross-stitch piece?

Lavender is a popular motif for scented sachets, drawer fresheners, small framed art, and gift tags. Stitched on a 15×15 cm piece of Aida it frames beautifully in a small hoop; worked on higher-count fabric it fits an ornament or pillow front.

94 × 94
Grid Size
15×15 cm on 16-count Aida
Fabric Size
advanced
Difficulty

Why lavender runs hot on screen but cool in hand

Monitor colour profiles push lavender toward a vibrant blue-violet that no DMC thread can match. DMC 210 and 211 — common anchors for lavender palettes — are softer and grayer in natural light than on any screen. Stitch a test square before committing to the full piece, and consider working near a north-facing window where the light is consistent and closest to what the dye was balanced against.

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