DMC Pink Cockatoo - PAT1492S - Downloadable PDF

DMC Pink Cockatoo Cross Stitch Pattern (PAT1492S) – Free Downloadable PDF

The DMC Pink Cockatoo is a free downloadable cross stitch chart from the DMC Library, featuring a beautifully detailed depiction of a pink cockatoo (cacatoès rose). This intermediate-level embroidery design is presented as a full colour cross stitch chart (diagramme point de croix en couleurs), making it an ideal project for stitchers who have moved beyond the basics and are ready to tackle a more intricate, realistic bird design with careful colour blending and attention to detail.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a stitched portrait of a pink cockatoo, capturing the bird's distinctive soft pink and white plumage. The finished piece is suitable for framing, use as a decorative hoop display, or incorporation into a larger textile project. The design is part of the broader DMC Library collection of free embroidery resources.

Techniques Used

• Cross stitch – the primary technique throughout the design, worked on an evenweave or Aida fabric grid
• Counted cross stitch – stitchers follow the colour chart precisely, counting threads to place each stitch accurately
• Colour charting – the pattern is provided as a full colour diagram, allowing stitchers to match thread colours visually as well as by number

Stitches Used

• Full cross stitch – the dominant stitch forming the body of the cockatoo design
• Quarter cross stitch (1/4 stitch) – referenced within the chart to allow for smoother curves and finer detail in areas such as the bird's feathers and silhouette edges

Materials Referenced

• DMC Mouliné Art. 117 Embroidery Thread – the specified thread for this pattern, a 6-strand divisible cotton embroidery floss available in a vast range of colours. Stitchers typically work with 2 strands over 2 threads of fabric for standard cross stitch.
• Evenweave or Aida fabric – standard ground fabric for counted cross stitch projects (select an appropriate count based on desired finished size)
• Tapestry needle – the recommended needle type for cross stitch, featuring a blunt tip and large eye suited to embroidery floss
• Embroidery hoop or frame – recommended to keep fabric taut and stitches even throughout the project

Difficulty Level and Suitability

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is best suited to stitchers who are comfortable with counted cross stitch and familiar with reading a colour chart. The inclusion of quarter stitches and the multi-colour nature of the cockatoo's plumage require a degree of patience and precision. It is an excellent project for those looking to develop their skills in realistic wildlife embroidery using DMC Mouliné threads.

Pattern Format and Availability

The DMC Pink Cockatoo pattern (PAT1492S) is available as a free downloadable PDF directly from DMC. The chart is presented bilingually in English and French, reflecting DMC's international heritage. The design is © DMC 2020, with all rights reserved.