Vox Machina - PDF Cross Stitch Pattern

Vox Machina Cross Stitch Pattern by HugSandwich

This downloadable PDF cross stitch pattern from independent designer HugSandwich brings the beloved adventuring party Vox Machina to life in needlework form. Available exclusively through hugsandwich.shop, this is a fan-inspired embroidery design that will appeal to crafters who love tabletop roleplaying culture and want to celebrate it through textile art. The pattern is rated intermediate difficulty, making it a satisfying challenge for stitchers who have moved beyond beginner projects and are comfortable managing multiple colors and reading a detailed chart.

What Is Being Made

The finished piece is a horizontal banner-style cross stitch design depicting the ensemble cast of Vox Machina. The design measures 9.93 inches wide by 4.71 inches tall, worked over a grid of 139 stitches wide by 66 stitches tall. This landscape orientation and relatively compact stitch count make it well suited for framing as wall art, mounting in an embroidery hoop, or incorporating into a larger textile project. The wide, panoramic format suggests the full party is represented across the design in a single cohesive scene or lineup.

Fabric and Materials

• Fabric: 14 Count Aida is specified as the recommended ground fabric. Aida cloth is the standard choice for counted cross stitch, with its evenly woven grid of holes making it easy to place stitches accurately. The 14-count designation means there are 14 stitches per inch, which produces a medium-scale stitch size — clear enough to show detail without requiring extremely fine needlework.
• Needles: A blunt-tipped tapestry needle sized for 14-count Aida (typically a size 24 or 26 tapestry needle) is the standard tool for this type of project.
• Thread: While specific thread brands are not named in the pattern content provided, cross stitch designs of this type are conventionally stitched with six-strand cotton embroidery floss, typically used two strands at a time over 14-count Aida. The symbol chart in the PDF reveals a rich and varied color palette, including symbols representing a wide range of hues — neutrals, warm tones, cool blues, rich golds, and accent colors — consistent with the diverse character designs of the Vox Machina cast.

Techniques Used

This is a counted cross stitch pattern, which means the stitcher works directly from a printed or digital symbol chart, counting squares on the fabric to place each stitch in the correct position. No transfer or tracing onto the fabric is required. The technique involves:

• Full cross stitches — the primary stitch used throughout the design, formed by two diagonal stitches crossing at the center of each fabric square to create the characteristic X shape that fills in color and form.
• Color symbol mapping — each unique symbol in the chart (such as N, F, ô, ¥, û, ¢, B, Ã, Í, Â, A, and many others visible in the pattern grid) corresponds to a specific thread color. The intermediate difficulty rating reflects the large number of distinct colors and the precision required to follow the dense, multi-symbol chart accurately.
• Backstitching or outlining — common in character-based cross stitch designs at this level of detail to define edges, add facial features, and sharpen the overall image. Stitchers should refer to the full PDF for any backstitching instructions included by the designer.

Stitches Used

• Cross stitch (full X stitch) — the foundational stitch of the entire design, used to build up all color areas across the 139 × 66 grid.
• Backstitch — likely used for fine linework and character detailing, as is standard practice in intermediate-level character portrait cross stitch patterns.

Pattern Format and Design Notes

The pattern is delivered as a downloadable PDF, allowing immediate access after purchase. The chart grid is clearly divided with stitch count markers at regular intervals (visible at positions 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and beyond) to help stitchers keep their place across the wide design. This gridding technique is especially helpful for a horizontal multi-character composition where losing your place can mean misaligning an entire figure.

The symbol density in the chart reflects