Stitch a vivid red poppy 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.
Poppy petals are thin and slightly crumpled, so the darker reds matter as much as the bright ones. Keep the shadow stitches around the petal overlaps to preserve the folded shape when the chart is viewed from a distance.
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Source photo by Townsend Walton, licensed under Unsplash License.
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Learn how to choose a photo and pattern settingsTo 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 23 colors:
This poppy is best for a confident beginner or intermediate stitcher. The flower itself has grouped red areas, but the dramatic shading around the petals benefits from careful counting on 14-count Aida.
The petals use a range of red DMC floss colors, with darker tones for folds and shadow. The exact DMC codes, color count, and skein estimates are listed in the generated pattern key below.
Yes. The single red poppy motif suits remembrance stitching, framed floral art, or a small gift piece. You can preview the chart and export a printable PDF once the palette looks right for your fabric.
The source image has strong contrast against black. Stitching on black or charcoal Aida can reduce the amount of background work, while white Aida gives the full chart a more illustrated look.
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