Butterfly Kate in DMC - PAT0082 - Downloadable PDF

Butterfly Kate Embroidery Pattern - DMC Cross Stitch Design

What Is Being Made

Butterfly Kate is an intermediate-level embroidery pattern featuring a decorative butterfly design. This downloadable PDF pattern is part of a four-part butterfly series and provides a complete guide for creating a finished embroidered butterfly motif using traditional cross stitch and backstitch techniques.

Embroidery Techniques Used

This pattern employs two primary embroidery stitches to achieve its finished design:

• Cross Stitch (Point de Croix): The main construction technique used to build the butterfly's body and wing patterns with dimensional color work
• Backstitch (Point Arrière): Applied as a finishing technique to define outlines, add detail, and enhance the overall definition of the butterfly motif

Stitches and Color Work

The pattern utilizes DMC Mouliné Spécial ART 117 embroidery thread in five distinct colors to create depth and visual interest in the design. Cross stitch work uses 2 strands of thread throughout. The color palette includes:

• Color 3865 (2 skeins for cross stitch)
• Color 842 (1 skein for cross stitch)
• Color 349 (1 skein for cross stitch)
• Color 336 (1 skein for cross stitch)
• Color 310 (2 skeins, used for both cross stitch and backstitch detail work)

Materials and Tools Required

The pattern specifies professional-grade embroidery materials from DMC, a renowned embroidery thread manufacturer. Essential supplies include a size 26 embroidery needle and cross stitch fabric (specific fabric type referenced in the original pattern documentation). The design is worked using DMC Mouliné Spécial ART 117 thread, a high-quality stranded embroidery floss ideal for detailed cross stitch work. Each color is provided in skein quantities, allowing crafters to purchase exactly what is needed for project completion.

Pattern Format and Difficulty Level

Butterfly Kate is classified as an intermediate difficulty embroidery pattern, making it suitable for stitchers with foundational cross stitch experience. The downloadable PDF format includes technical charts without backstitch for reference, a complete color guide with backstitch placement, and a detailed tool kit listing all required materials and thread quantities.