Little Heart Cross Stitch Pattern

Colour and symbol key

Symbol	Colour	Name	Stitches
Deep Red symbol	#8E1F2A	Deep Red ≈ DMC 816 Garnet	30
Red symbol	#C8323C	Red ≈ DMC 321 Red	71
Light Pink symbol	#E88A93	Light Pink ≈ DMC 962 Dusty Rose Medium	3
Total			104

“≈ DMC” is the nearest DMC floss to each screen colour, a suggestion rather than an exact match. Check important colours against a shade card in daylight. Not affiliated with DMC.

Finished size

Fabric	Stitched area
11-count Aida	1.18 × 1.09 in (3.0 × 2.8 cm)
14-count Aida	0.93 × 0.86 in (2.4 × 2.2 cm)
16-count Aida	0.81 × 0.75 in (2.1 × 1.9 cm)
18-count Aida	0.72 × 0.67 in (1.8 × 1.7 cm)

Cut fabric at least 3 in (7–8 cm) larger on every side if you plan to frame it.

How to stitch it

1. Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half both ways.
2. The PDF marks the chart centre with arrows; start there and count outwards.
3. Use 2 strands on 14-count (3 on 11-count, 1–2 on 18-count).
4. Stitch each colour’s larger areas first, then outlines, then single stitches.

New to charts? Read how to read a cross stitch chart.