Free cross stitch pattern ·
Cross Stitch Bookmark Patterns Free: Heart Vine Chart
| Finished size | 2 x 6 in (5 x 15 cm) design |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 14-count white Aida |
| Threads | DMC 321, 3716, 699 (one skein each) |
| Stitches | 414 full cross stitches, 2 strands |
| Level | Beginner |
| Time | about 4-6 hours |
| Price | Free |
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What you need
- 14-count white Aida, 6 x 10 in
- DMC floss: 321 Red, 3716 Light pink, 699 Green (one skein each)
- Size 24 tapestry needle, scissors
- Optional: felt for the back and a ribbon
How it's made, in short
- Find the centre. Fold the Aida in half both ways; the creases cross at the centre marked on the chart.
- Stitch the vine. Starting at the centre, stitch the green vine, one cross over each square, 2 strands.
- Stitch the hearts. Stitch the six red hearts and the pink square in the middle of each.
- Finish. Trim to 1/2 in outside the design, back it with felt and add a ribbon.
Tips
- Keep all your top stitches slanting the same way.
- Do not knot the thread; knots show as lumps through a thin bookmark.
- A hoop is optional for something this narrow; many people stitch bookmarks in hand.
The free pattern
One square on the chart is one cross stitch over one square of Aida.
Size: design 28 x 84 stitches = 2.0 x 6.0 in (5.1 x 15.2 cm) on 14-count Aida
Fabric: 14-count white Aida, cut 6.0 x 10.0 in (a 2 in margin all round)
Threads: DMC 6-strand embroidery floss, one skein each: 321 Red, 3716 Light pink, 699 Green
Notions: size 24 tapestry needle, scissors; optional: a 5-6 in hoop, felt for the back, a narrow ribbon
Strands: 2 strands for every cross stitch, over 1 square of Aida
Stitch counts: DMC 321 Red: 198 stitches, DMC 3716 Light pink: 6 stitches, DMC 699 Green: 210 stitches
Instructions
- Fold the Aida in half both ways and crease it lightly; the folds cross at the centre, which is marked with arrows on the chart.
- Start at the centre and stitch the green vine first, working up and then down, one cross over each square.
- Stitch the six red hearts, then the one light pink square in the middle of each heart.
- Make every cross with the top stitch in the same direction, so the bookmark looks even.
- To start a thread, leave a 1 in tail on the back and catch it under your first few stitches; to finish, run the needle under 4-5 stitches on the back and trim.
Finishing
- Trim the Aida to 1/2 in outside the stitched design.
- Back it with felt or a second piece of Aida, glued or sewn with small running stitches around the edge.
- Add a ribbon at the top as a tassel if you like.
How we checked it: xstitchlib: legend, DMC codes, symbols, size, setup and confetti pass (414 stitches, 6 isolated). We work hard to get every number right, but mistakes can still happen; tell us at hello@craftuary.com if anything is off.
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What size is a cross stitch bookmark?
This one is 28 x 84 stitches, 2 x 6 inches on 14-count Aida, a standard bookmark size. On 18-count it would be about 1.6 x 4.7 inches.
How many strands do I use for a 14-count bookmark?
Two strands of DMC floss for every cross stitch on 14-count Aida.
How much floss do I need?
One skein each of DMC 321, 3716 and 699 is plenty; the counts are DMC 321 Red: 198 stitches, DMC 3716 Light pink: 6 stitches, DMC 699 Green: 210 stitches.
How do I back a cross stitch bookmark?
Trim the Aida to half an inch outside the design and glue or sew felt to the back so the threads do not catch.
The pictures are drawn from the pattern's own measurements and stitches; your finished piece will vary a little with your materials.
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