Winter Scene Ornaments - PDF

Winter Scene Ornaments – Cross Stitch PDF Pattern by Kooler Design Studio

The Winter Scene Ornaments pattern, catalog number KDS# 1206, is a downloadable PDF cross stitch chart published by Kooler Design Studio, Inc. and designed by Thomas Taneyhill. This charming collection of holiday ornament designs captures classic winter scenery, making it an ideal project for stitchers looking to create handmade Christmas decorations. The finished pieces are intended to be displayed as ornaments, adding a personal, handcrafted touch to seasonal décor.

What Is Being Made

Stitchers following this pattern will create a set of winter scene ornaments worked in counted cross stitch. Each ornament features a cozy, classic winter motif stitched onto fabric and finished for hanging as a holiday decoration. The compact stitch count makes these ornaments a satisfying and achievable project, even for those newer to the craft.

Skill Level

This pattern is suitable for beginner to intermediate embroiderers. The straightforward charted design, combined with a manageable stitch count and a limited but carefully curated color palette, means that stitchers at an early stage of learning counted cross stitch can complete these ornaments with confidence.

Techniques Used

• Counted Cross Stitch: The primary technique throughout the pattern. Each symbol on the chart corresponds to a specific DMC floss color, and stitchers count threads on the fabric to place each X-shaped stitch accurately. This technique builds up the design color by color, row by row.
• Backstitch: Used as a finishing and detail technique to outline shapes, define edges, and add fine linear detail that cross stitch alone cannot achieve. Backstitch is worked in a single strand of floss for a delicate, precise line.

Stitches Used

• Cross Stitch – worked with 3 strands of DMC embroidery floss for full, rich coverage on the fabric.
• Backstitch – worked with 1 strand of DMC embroidery floss for fine outlining and detail work.

Materials – Fabric

The design is specified to be stitched on 14 Count White Aida fabric. Aida is the most widely used fabric for counted cross stitch, featuring an even, open weave with clearly defined holes that guide needle placement. The count of the fabric refers to the number of stitches per inch — 14 count means 14 stitches fit within each inch of fabric, producing a medium-sized finished piece. The pattern also provides size references for alternative fabric counts:

• 10 Count Aida: approximately 4¼ inches wide × 5 inches tall
• 14 Count Aida: approximately 3 inches wide × 3½ inches tall
• 16 Count Aida: approximately 2⅝ inches wide × 3⅛ inches tall
• 18 Count Aida: approximately 2⅜ inches wide × 2¾ inches tall

The stitch count for the most prominent design is approximately 43 stitches wide × 50 stitches tall. Stitchers are advised to add 4–6 inches to each measurement when cutting their fabric to allow for finishing and framing.

Materials – Embroidery Floss

The pattern uses DMC embroidery floss throughout, which is the global standard for counted cross stitch and widely available in craft stores and online. The color palette is rich and evocative of winter scenery, incorporating warm browns, cool blues, deep greens, and neutral tones. The full list of DMC thread colors specified in this pattern includes:

• DMC 301 – a warm medium brown
• DMC 310 – black, used for both cross stitch and backstitch
• DMC 368 – light green
• DMC 436 – tan
• DMC 500 – very dark blue-green, used for backstitch
• DMC 501 – dark blue