DMC Ceramic - PAT1125 - Downloadable PDF

DMC Ceramic – PAT1125 Cross Stitch Pattern (Free Downloadable PDF)

The DMC Ceramic – PAT1125 is a free downloadable PDF cross stitch chart from DMC, presented in full colour to guide stitchers through every detail of the design. The finished piece depicts a ceramic-inspired motif, rendered in a warm and elegant palette that evokes the look of hand-painted decorative pottery. At a finished size of 15 x 15 cm (5.90 x 5.90 inches), this is a satisfying project that works beautifully as a framed piece, a decorative panel, or an embellishment for a handmade gift.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a square cross stitch design measuring 15 x 15 cm, stitched onto 14-count Aida fabric. The ceramic theme suggests an ornamental, tile-like or pottery-inspired composition, making it an ideal project for home décor or as a thoughtful handmade keepsake. The chart is provided across multiple pages for clarity, allowing stitchers to follow the design section by section with ease.

Techniques Used

• Cross stitch (point de croix) – the sole stitch used in this design, keeping the project approachable while still producing a detailed, polished result
• Working with a single thread (1 strand) of embroidery floss or metallic thread throughout, which creates a finer, more delicate finish suited to the 14-count fabric
• Reading and following a colour-coded symbol chart, an essential skill for intermediate stitchers working with multiple thread colours

Stitches Used

• Cross stitch – the complete cross stitch is the only stitch specified in this pattern, worked consistently over one square of Aida fabric per stitch

Cross stitch is one of the most widely practised forms of hand embroidery. Each stitch is formed by two diagonal stitches crossing at the centre to create an X shape. When worked on evenweave or Aida fabric, the woven grid of the fabric acts as a natural guide, ensuring every stitch is uniform in size. Working with a single strand, as specified here, produces a lighter, more refined texture compared to multi-strand work.

Materials Required

• Fabric: 14-count Aida (Toile Aida 5.5 pts/cm) – the standard grid-weave fabric designed specifically for counted cross stitch
• Needles: A cross stitch needle (also known as a tapestry needle), which has a blunt tip to pass cleanly through the holes of Aida without splitting the fabric threads
• Embroidery Hoop: Optional but recommended to keep fabric taut and stitches even
• Scissors

Thread Colours and Materials

This pattern uses DMC Diamant Art. 380 metallic embroidery thread alongside DMC Mouliné Spécial Étoile stranded cotton, all worked using 1 strand. The specific thread colours called for are:

• D5200 – 1 skein
• D225 – 1 skein
• D3821 – 1 skein
• D3852 – 1 skein
• D301 – 1 skein

The inclusion of DMC Diamant metallic thread adds a subtle shimmer to the finished piece, enhancing the ceramic and decorative quality of the design. Skein quantities are calculated based on stitching with the specified number of strands on 14-count Aida.

Difficulty Level and Who This Pattern Suits

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is best suited to stitchers who are already comfortable with counted cross stitch and reading symbol charts. The use of a single strand and metallic thread requires a steady hand and some familiarity with managing finer threads, making it a rewarding step up for those progressing beyond