DMC x COZY BLUE Flamingo - PAT05342 - Downloadable PDF

DMC x Cozy Blue Flamingo Embroidery Pattern (PAT05342) – Free Downloadable PDF

This DMC x Cozy Blue Flamingo embroidery pattern is a charming collaboration between DMC and the popular embroidery designer Cozy Blue. Available as a free downloadable PDF, this beginner-friendly design features a beautifully detailed flamingo motif worked in soft, blush-toned shades. The finished design measures approximately 13 cm x 9 cm, making it an ideal project for a small hoop, a decorative patch, or a framed textile piece.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a single flamingo illustration rendered in hand embroidery. The design is styled with the signature aesthetic of Cozy Blue — delicate linework combined with filled areas of colour — and is perfectly sized for embroidery hoops commonly used in modern hand embroidery. It is suitable for stitchers who are new to embroidery as well as those looking for a relaxing, quick-to-complete project.

Techniques and Stitches Used

The pattern employs four classic hand embroidery stitches, each assigned a specific code letter in the technical chart to guide placement across the design:

• Straight Stitch (Code A) – A simple, versatile stitch used to create individual lines or small detail marks. Worked using 1 strand of thread, straight stitches add fine, precise detail to the flamingo's features.
• Backstitch (Code B) – One of the most fundamental embroidery stitches, backstitch creates smooth, continuous outlines and fine linework. It is worked using 2 strands and is used here to define the flamingo's contours and structural details.
• Satin Stitch (Code C) – A filling stitch worked in closely placed parallel stitches to create a smooth, solid surface. Satin stitch is used with 2 strands to fill in larger areas of the flamingo with rich, even colour coverage.
• French Knot (Code D) – A classic decorative stitch that creates small, raised dots of texture on the fabric surface. French knots are worked using 2 strands and add dimensional detail to the design.

Colour Palette and Thread

The design uses DMC Mouliné Spécial Art 117 embroidery floss — DMC's iconic six-strand cotton thread, renowned for its consistent quality, wide colour range, and smooth finish. Five colours are called for in the pattern, each requiring one skein, and together they create a soft, romantic palette of pinks and neutrals perfectly suited to the flamingo subject:

• DMC 168 – a cool light grey
• DMC 950 – a warm, muted rose-beige
• DMC 961 – a medium dusty rose pink
• DMC 962 – a soft medium pink
• DMC 3713 – a very pale blush pink

Materials and Tools Required

The pattern instructions specify the following toolkit for completing the project:

• Needle: A No. 12 needle is recommended, which is a fine needle well-suited to working with one or two strands of embroidery floss on closely woven fabric.
• Thread: DMC Mouliné Spécial Art 117 in the five listed colour codes, with strand counts varying by stitch type as noted above.
• Fabric: The pattern references a Magic Sheet system combined with a transfer pen and transfer paper to transfer the flamingo design onto the fabric of your choice. This method allows stitchers to accurately reproduce the pattern outline onto their base fabric before beginning to stitch.

Pattern Format and Accessibility

The DMC x Cozy Blue Flamingo pattern is provided as a free downloadable PDF through DMC, making it immediately accessible to anyone wishing to begin stitching. The PDF includes a full colour guide