Friends Are Forever - Little Pony Diary Cover in Anchor - Downloadable PDF

Friends Are Forever – Little Pony Diary Cover Embroidery Pattern by Anchor

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Anchor Studio guides embroiderers through creating a charming Little Pony-themed diary cover, designed to transform a plain baby diary into a keepsake gift. Rated as an intermediate level project, it is a wonderful choice for crafters who are comfortable with basic embroidery stitches and ready to work with a detailed colour chart. The finished embroidery panel measures 26.5 x 3 cm and is positioned centrally on a light blue baby diary cover measuring 16.5 x 23 cm.

What Is Being Made

The project produces a fully embroidered decorative cover for a baby diary. The design, numbered 0060002-00703-08 and created by Anchor Studio, features a Little Pony motif worked in cross stitch and backstitch across an Aida fabric panel that is integrated into the diary cover. The result is a personalised, handcrafted keepsake ideal for new parents or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Techniques Used

• Cross Stitch: The primary technique used throughout the design. Cross stitch is worked in two stages — the lower diagonal stitch is worked first from left to right, and the upper diagonal stitch is then worked from right to left, forming a neat X shape. Each coloured square on the chart represents one cross stitch worked over one woven square of Aida fabric.
• Backstitch: Used for outlines and fine detail lines, backstitch is worked from right to left and is always completed after all cross stitch areas have been filled in. On the chart, a line symbol represents a backstitch. This technique adds crisp definition to the Little Pony motif.
• Chart Reading: The pattern uses a standard colour-coded grid chart, where each symbol or coloured square corresponds to a specific Anchor Stranded Cotton thread colour, making it straightforward to follow even for those newer to working from charts.

Stitches Used

• Cross Stitch – worked over one woven square of Aida, forming the main body of the design
• Backstitch – used for outlines and detail lines, worked with a single strand for fine, precise results

Materials and Thread

The pattern calls for Anchor Stranded Cotton (8m skeins), which is produced in accordance with Oeko-tex standards with tested pH values and Global fastness standards. The thread is worked with 2 strands for cross stitch and 1 strand for backstitch outlines, giving the finished piece both coverage and delicate detail.

The following 11 Anchor Stranded Cotton colours are required:

• #144
• #264
• #265
• #275
• #311
• #361
• #362
• #885
• #944
• #978
• #1031

Notions and Tools

• 1 light blue baby diary cover with an Aida fabric panel
• 1 tapestry needle, size No. 24 – a blunt-ended needle, which is recommended for all cross stitch work to avoid splitting the Aida fabric threads

Additional Notes

The pattern includes clear general instructions advising embroiderers to always centre the design on the Aida panel before beginning, and to complete all cross stitch before adding backstitch outlines. Anchor Studio also provides washing guidance, recommending that finished embroidered items be washed at the hottest temperature suitable for the fabric, using a large amount of water to minimise any potential dye bleeding — particularly relevant when working with darker thread colours. The use of decolourising sheets is suggested as an additional precaution.

This pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF from AnchorCrafts.com, designed and published by