Colorful Koi Pond Cross Stitch Pattern
Colorful Koi Pond Cross Stitch Pattern
Colorful Koi Pond Cross Stitch Pattern
Stitch a
soothing
scene
Koi pond
Bring good luck – and aquatic beauty – to
your home with a pond full of colourful koi,
the Japanese symbol of fortune
R
ecreated in stunning with joy through your fabric. The
and breathtakingly rich colours of stranded cotton
lifelike detail, this fabulously mimic the scales of
stitched portrait truly is a work these elegant creatures, and you’ll
of art. Capturing a sense of also use several blue shades to
movement, as well as depth and give the effect of the light dancing
perspective, this detailed piece on the rippling water. Enjoy every
will have your needle dancing stitch of this shimmering design!
Stitching
Factbox
You will need Stitching time:
Approx 80 hours
Threads: Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Type of stitches:
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle Cross stitch, fractionals,
backstitch, French knots
Fabric: 14-count white aida measuring 45x45cm (17¾x17¾in)
Level: Intermediate
Extras: Canvas of your choice measuring 30x30cm (11¾x11¾in) from
local stores
Tip
Take your time
stitching this vibran
t
design and mark off
the chart as you go
to
minimise any erro
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H
Cross stitch in two strands
DMC
300
Anchor Madeira
352 2304 ginger
1 Using a ruler, mark the
halfway points along each
edge of the canvas frame. Join
placement at the front and
repeat, placing central staples
in the side edges. Return to the
W 310 403 2400 black up these halfway points in pencil top and staple either side of the
; 371 854 2112 khaki (from top to bottom and side original, with about 2cm (¾in)
J 414 235 1714 grey
to side), making a cross on the between each staple. Repeat at
4 415 398 1802 light grey
front of the canvas. Next, push a the bottom and the sides.
y 444 291 106 yellow
z
f
445
597
288
1064
103
1110
light yellow
turquoise
pin through the central stitch of
your stitched piece – the point
where the two central grid lines
3 To finish the corners neatly,
grip the corner of the piece of
stitching and pull it towards the
8 598 1062 1111 light turquoise
q 606 334 209 bright orange cross on the chart – and push the opposite corner. This will create
v 640 393 1905 stone grey point through the centre of the two flaps of fabric on either
i 740 316 204 orange pencil cross on the canvas. side. Fold each of these over
n
F
P
920
930
986
1004
1035
246
312
1712
1404
copper
delft blue
dark green
2 Now trim your fabric, leaving
5cm (2in) around the edge
of your frame. Staple the fabric
the point that you are pulling
and secure them in place with
a single staple. Repeat with the
9 988 243 1402 green in the centre of the top edge other three corners, and trim any
[ 989 241 1401 light green and then, pulling the fabric tight, excess fabric. If you wish to hang
3 3072 847 1805 light stone grey
staple the fabric in the centre your picture, simply make a loop
k 3787 273 1811 smoke grey
of the bottom edge. Check by stapling a piece of ribbon or
E 3809 1066 2507 dark turquoise
you’re happy with the design cord to the top edge.
X 3820 306 2509 straw
u 3854 313 114 apricot
Z 3865 2 2403 white “This design will look stunning hanging
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 310 403 2400 black
in a conservatory, it’s really peaceful, unique
French knots in one strand and soothing. Plus, you can enjoy those
O 606 334 209 bright orange
STITCH COUNT 155 high x 155 wide
beautiful koi without the upkeep!”
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave) Fiona Baker, technical editor
– 28x28cm (11x11in)
SKEINS NEEDED 3x597 (turquoise), 2x598 (light
turquoise), 2x3072 (stone grey), 3x3809 (dark
turquoise)
This design was stitched using DMC stranded cotton
Stitching close-up
With its swirling waters and swimming fish this design is full of
movement, which is achieved with different threads and stitches.
The fishes’ bodies are mainly made up of whole cross stitch,
with some fractionals around their heads. To create the sense
Tip of the fish being underwater, Carol has used backstitch around
the heads and upper bodies. This gives the fish perspective, as
Stitch a lily separately though they are rising to the surface in search of food.
and patch it onto a
colourful card to send
to a loved one