Anna and Kristoff In Love - PDF Cross Stitch Pattern

Anna and Kristoff In Love – PDF Cross Stitch Pattern by HugSandwich

This charming downloadable PDF cross stitch pattern from independent designer HugSandwich captures the beloved characters Anna and Kristoff in a romantic, intimate pose. Designed for 14 Count Aida fabric, the finished design measures a compact 2.07 inches wide by 3.29 inches tall, spanning 29 x 46 stitches — making it an ideal project for beginners or experienced stitchers looking for a quick, satisfying finish.

What Is Being Made

The finished piece is a counted cross stitch portrait of Anna and Kristoff depicted together in a loving scene. The small stitch count and tight dimensions make this well-suited for framing, greeting cards, ornaments, bookmarks, or as an embellishment on a hoop. The design is a personal-use pattern only and may not be sold or redistributed.

Techniques Used

• Counted cross stitch — the primary technique, worked by counting threads on evenweave fabric and placing X-shaped stitches according to the charted grid
• Color symbol charting — the PDF provides a full grid chart with unique symbols representing each thread color, allowing stitchers to follow the design row by row
• Color blocking — the design uses a rich palette of colors worked in distinct areas to build up the figures, clothing, and background details

Stitches Used

• Cross stitch — the foundational stitch of the pattern, formed by two diagonal stitches crossing at the center to create the characteristic X shape that fills the design

Materials Required

To stitch this design you will need 14 Count Aida fabric (a standard evenweave fabric with 14 holes per inch, ideal for beginners due to its clearly defined grid), an embroidery needle sized for Aida (typically a size 24 or 26 tapestry needle), and DMC embroidery floss in the following shades:

• DMC 301 — medium mahogany, a warm reddish-brown
• DMC 310 — black, used for strong outlines and dark detail areas
• DMC 321 — red, a classic bright red accent
• DMC 413 — dark pewter grey, for shadowed or muted tones
• DMC 535 — very light ash grey, for subtle shading
• DMC 754 — light peach, likely used for skin tones
• DMC 792 — dark cornflower blue, a rich mid-tone blue
• DMC 793 — medium cornflower blue, a slightly lighter blue companion
• DMC 814 — dark garnet, a deep wine red
• DMC 915 — dark plum, a vivid magenta-purple
• DMC 917 — medium plum, a slightly lighter magenta-purple
• DMC 3022 — medium brown grey, a muted neutral tone
• DMC 3778 — light terra cotta, a warm peachy-brown for skin or hair
• DMC 3787 — dark brown grey, a deep muted neutral
• DMC 3799 — very dark pewter grey, near-black for deep shadow areas
• DMC 3810 — dark turquoise, a cool teal-blue
• DMC 3811 — very light turquoise, a pale icy blue highlight
• DMC 3828 — hazelnut brown, a warm golden-brown
• DMC 3829 — very dark old gold, a deep antique gold
• DMC 3830 — terra cotta, a warm earthy red-orange