Scrabble 30 Cross Stitch PDF Pattern

Scrabble 30 Cross Stitch PDF Pattern by AKxStitch

This charming downloadable PDF cross stitch pattern from independent designer A. Monaghan of AKxStitch recreates the look of a Scrabble Birthday Card in miniature needlework form. The design spells out a birthday message using iconic Scrabble tile imagery, complete with the characteristic letter squares and point values that make the board game so recognisable. It is an ideal project for anyone looking to stitch a personalised, handmade greeting card or a small framed keepsake to celebrate a 30th birthday milestone.

What Is Being Made

The finished piece is a Scrabble-themed birthday card design rendered in cross stitch. Stitched to completion, it measures approximately 5 x 4 inches (12 x 11 cm) on the recommended fabric count, making it perfectly sized for mounting inside a card blank or framing as a small gift. The design grid measures 66 x 58 stitches, keeping the stitch count manageable and the project quick to complete.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated beginner level, making it a welcoming project for those who are new to cross stitch as well as an enjoyable quick stitch for more experienced embroiderers. The estimated stitch time is approximately 4 to 6 hours, meaning it can realistically be completed in a weekend or across a few evenings.

Techniques Used

• Full Cross Stitch — the primary technique used to fill the design, worked with 2 strands of thread to create solid, even coverage across the fabric
• Back Stitch — used for outlines and fine detail work, adding definition to the Scrabble tile edges and lettering; worked with either 1 or 2 strands depending on the colour, as specified in the pattern key

Cross stitch is a counted needlework technique in which X-shaped stitches are placed over the intersections of an evenweave or Aida fabric. Back stitch is a linear stitch that travels in a continuous line, with each new stitch beginning at the end of the previous one, producing a clean, unbroken outline. Together, these two techniques are the foundation of the vast majority of counted cross stitch patterns and require no specialist skills beyond basic needle handling.

Stitches Used

• Full Cross Stitch (2 strands of DMC thread)
• Back Stitch (1 or 2 strands of DMC thread, colour-dependent)

Colours and Threads

The pattern uses 8 shades of DMC stranded cotton with no colour blends, keeping thread management simple. The full list of DMC colours included in the design is:

• DMC 310 (used in back stitch, 2 strands)
• DMC 349 (used in full cross stitch and back stitch, 2 strands)
• DMC 352 (used in full cross stitch)
• DMC 640 (used in back stitch, 1 strand)
• DMC 677 (used in full cross stitch)
• DMC 699 (used in back stitch, 2 strands)
• DMC 809 (used in full cross stitch)
• DMC 820 (used in full cross stitch and back stitch, 2 strands)

Thread length estimates are calculated for 14-count Aida or 28-count Evenweave with a 30% extra allowance included. Only 1 skein of each colour is required.

Materials Required

• Fabric: 14-count Aida or 28-count Evenweave in white, beige, or linen is recommended. The suggested fabric size including border allowance is 9 x 9 inches (23 x 22 cm). The pattern also provides finished size and fabric size information for 16-count / 32-