ABC's of Baby - PDF

ABC's of Baby Cross Stitch Pattern – KDS #1762 by Kooler Design Studio

The ABC's of Baby is a charming counted cross stitch design created by Sandy Orton for Kooler Design Studio (KDS #1762), a well-established independent design house based in Lafayette, California. This beginner-friendly embroidery pattern is intended as a decorative piece — a sweet, nursery-themed design celebrating the alphabet in a baby-inspired style. It is available as a downloadable PDF, making it immediately accessible for stitchers of all experience levels.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a finished decorative embroidery piece featuring a baby-themed alphabet design. With a stitch count of 90 wide by 70 high, the completed design is sized to suit a variety of framing and display options. The finished dimensions vary depending on the fabric count chosen:

• 10 Count Aida: approximately 9w × 7 inches
• 14 Count Aida: approximately 6⅜w × 5 inches
• 16 Count Aida: approximately 5⅝w × 4⅜ inches
• 18 Count Aida: approximately 5w × 3⅞ inches

The design is well-suited for nursery décor, baby shower gifts, or framed keepsakes celebrating a new arrival.

Recommended Fabric and Materials

The pattern is designed to be stitched on 10 Count White Aida fabric, which is the recommended base material specified in the chart. Aida cloth is the most popular fabric choice for counted cross stitch due to its evenly woven grid structure, which makes it easy to count and place stitches accurately — ideal for beginners. Stitchers may also choose higher-count Aida (14, 16, or 18 count) for a finer, smaller finished piece.

An important note on cutting fabric: the pattern instructs stitchers to add 4–6 inches to each measurement when cutting fabric, ensuring adequate border for framing or finishing.

Thread and Floss

The design uses DMC embroidery floss throughout. The full palette includes the following DMC color numbers:

• DMC 318 – used for cross stitch and quarter stitch (3 strands)
• DMC 402 – cross stitch and quarter stitch (3 strands)
• DMC 413 – backstitch (1 and 2 strands)
• DMC 415 – cross stitch and quarter stitch (3 strands)
• DMC 745 – cross stitch and quarter stitch (2 strands)
• DMC 762 – cross stitch and quarter stitch (3 strands)
• DMC 800 – cross stitch and quarter stitch (3 strands)
• DMC 813 – cross stitch and quarter stitch (3 strands)
• DMC 826 – cross stitch and quarter stitch (3 strands); also backstitch (2 strands)
• DMC 911 – cross stitch (3 strands); also backstitch (2 strands)
• DMC 912 – cross stitch and quarter stitch (2 strands)
• DMC 955 – cross stitch and quarter stitch (3 strands)
• DMC 963 – cross stitch and quarter stitch (3 strands)
• DMC 3688 – cross stitch and quarter stitch (3 strands)
• DMC 3716 – cross stitch and quarter stitch (3 strands)
• DMC 3855 – cross stitch and quarter stitch (3 strands)
• DMC 3856 – cross stitch and quarter stitch (3 strands)
• DMC Blanc – cross stitch and quarter