Free Tiger Cross-Stitch Pattern with DMC Codes
Stitch a watchful tiger portrait with this free printable cross-stitch pattern. The chart includes bold DMC floss colors, fabric sizing, and an editable preview before you download the PDF.
Chart generated by StitchBitz, licensed under the StitchBitz Generated Chart License.
Source photo by Eden, Janine and Jim from New York City, licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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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 16 colors:
- DMC 3347
- DMC 3364
- DMC 987
- DMC 3013
- DMC 928
- DMC 3052
- DMC 988
- DMC 3011
- DMC 648
- DMC 647
- DMC 646
- DMC 610
- DMC 611
- DMC 645
- DMC 3799
- DMC 310
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tiger cross-stitch pattern suitable for beginners?
It is a confident-beginner project. The face is easy to recognise, but the sharp stripe placement and several orange DMC shades benefit from a little extra attention on 14-count Aida.
What DMC colors are used for the tiger stripes?
The chart blends orange, golden, cream, black, and dark brown DMC colors for the fur and stripes, with amber tones around the eyes. The exact floss list is generated with the pattern.
What fabric color works for a tiger portrait?
White or light cream Aida gives the orange fur and black stripes their strongest contrast. Use the editable preview to check the result if you want a warmer tan fabric.
- 83 × 83
- Grid Size
- 15×15 cm on 14-count Aida
- Fabric Size
- intermediate
- Difficulty
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