Dazzling Doodles Freeform - PDF

Dazzling Doodles Freeform Embroidery Pattern by Kooler Design Studio

The Dazzling Doodles Freeform (KDS #2245) is a decorative counted cross stitch design created by Kooler Design Studio, Inc., a well-established independent design house based in Lafayette, California. Available as a downloadable PDF, this intermediate-level embroidery chart delivers a vibrant, freeform doodle-inspired composition perfect for framing, home décor, or display as a standalone decorative piece. The pattern was published in 2019 as part of the Kooler Classic Charts collection.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a freeform decorative embroidery piece stitched on fabric. With a stitch count of 150 wide by 150 high, the finished design measures approximately 10-5/8 × 10-5/8 inches on 14-count fabric, making it a generously sized piece suitable for framing or display. The design scales down on higher-count fabrics: approximately 9-3/8 × 9-3/8 inches on 16-count and 8-1/4 × 8-1/4 inches on 18-count. The "doodle" aesthetic gives the composition a playful, free-flowing character filled with color and decorative detail.

Techniques Used

This is a counted cross stitch project that incorporates multiple embroidery techniques to build texture, dimension, and fine detail throughout the design. Stitchers working at an intermediate skill level will find the combination of techniques both engaging and rewarding. The specific techniques called for include:

• Full Cross Stitch — the primary technique used to fill the design, worked with 3 strands of floss for solid, even coverage
• Quarter Stitches (1/4 Stitches) — used alongside full cross stitches to create smoother curves and refined edges within the design, also worked with 3 strands
• Backstitch — worked with a single strand of floss to add fine outlines, definition, and detail over the stitched areas, giving the doodle motifs their characteristic crisp, illustrated look
• French Knots — added as decorative accent points using 1 strand of floss, providing tactile dimension and visual interest at key spots throughout the composition

The combination of full and quarter stitches with backstitch outlining and French knot accents is a hallmark of detailed decorative counted embroidery, and working through all four techniques gives intermediate stitchers excellent practice in building a polished, layered piece.

Stitches Used

• Cross Stitch (full) — 3 strands
• Quarter Stitch (1/4 Stitch) — 3 strands
• Backstitch — 1 strand
• French Knots — 1 strand

Materials: Floss and Fabric

The design is stitched on 14-count White Aida fabric, the most widely used ground fabric for counted cross stitch. Stitchers should cut their fabric approximately 4–6 inches larger than the finished design dimensions on each side to allow for framing and finishing. The pattern uses DMC embroidery floss exclusively, with a rich palette of colors spanning purples, reds, oranges, yellows, blues, and greens. The full color listing includes:

• DMC 208 — Lavender-VY DK
• DMC 210 — Lavender-MD
• DMC 304 — Christmas Red-MD
• DMC 333 — Blue Violet-VY DK
• DMC 726 — Topaz-LT
• DMC 740 — Tangerine
• DMC 741 Tangerine-MD — 2 skeins required
• DMC 798