Free Red Rose Cross-Stitch Pattern with DMC Codes
Stitch a classic red rose with this free printable cross-stitch pattern. Explore the crimson DMC palette, fabric sizing, and editable chart preview before downloading your finished PDF.
Chart generated by StitchBitz, licensed under the StitchBitz Generated Chart License.
Source photo by Kaushlendrapathe, 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 16 colors:
- DMC 844
- DMC 3362
- DMC 3052
- DMC 317
- DMC 642
- DMC 415
- DMC 3799
- DMC 935
- DMC 310
- DMC 355
- DMC 934
- DMC 3031
- DMC 936
- DMC 3371
- DMC 817
- DMC 606
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this red rose cross-stitch pattern easy to stitch?
It is approachable for a confident beginner. The petals use layered reds for dimension, so count carefully through the curved centre while the surrounding green leaves offer larger areas on 14-count Aida.
Which DMC colors create the rose petals?
The generated palette uses deep crimson, red, burgundy, and lighter petal highlights, balanced with several greens for the leaves. The exact DMC codes appear in the chart legend.
What fabric is best for a red rose chart?
White or ivory Aida gives the red petals clear contrast and suits a romantic framed finish. Check the preview first if you choose a tinted fabric so the deepest reds remain distinct.
- 83 × 83
- Grid Size
- 15×15 cm on 14-count Aida
- Fabric Size
- intermediate
- Difficulty
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