Stitch a soft pink peony with this free printable cross-stitch pattern. The chart includes DMC floss colors, fabric sizing, and an editable preview before you download the finished PDF.
Peony petals overlap in broad cups rather than sharp points. Keep the pale highlights near the petal edges and the deeper pinks in the folds so the flower stays soft but not blurry.
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Source photo by Alex George, 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 16-count Aida. The primary colors featured in this pattern are DMC codes 310, 3835, 3834.
It is approachable for a confident beginner. The peony has soft color changes rather than hard outlines, so careful counting helps, but 14-count Aida keeps the stitch grid clear.
The palette focuses on soft pinks, rose shadows, creamy highlights, and muted background tones. The exact DMC codes and skein estimates are generated in the floss key below.
White Aida gives the cleanest floral look, while ivory or pale sage Aida makes the pink petals feel warmer. Check the preview before exporting the PDF so the lightest petal stitches still show.
If you simplify the palette, do not merge every pink into one shade. A peony needs at least three pink values plus a light cream or white highlight to keep the bloom dimensional.
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