Boondock Saints - PDF Cross Stitch Pattern

Boondock Saints Cross Stitch Pattern by HugSandwich

This is a downloadable PDF cross stitch pattern designed by HugSandwich, depicting a scene or portrait inspired by the cult classic film Boondock Saints. The pattern is rated as beginner-friendly and is available as an instant digital download, making it easy to get started right away. The finished design measures 2.14 inches wide by 3.64 inches tall (30 x 51 stitches) when stitched on the recommended fabric, making it a compact and satisfying project ideal for framing, cards, or small hoop displays.

What Is Being Made

Stitchers will recreate a detailed Boondock Saints-themed embroidery piece. The design features a rich palette of dark, moody tones that reflect the gritty aesthetic of the source material. The finished piece works beautifully as wall art in a small hoop or frame, or as a pop-culture gift for fans of the film.

Design Specifications

• Grid Size: 50W x 60H squares
• Design Area: 2.14" x 3.64" (30 x 51 stitches)
• Recommended Fabric: 14 Count Aida
• Format: Downloadable PDF, two pages including the full chart and legend
• Copyright: B Pratt 2016

Techniques Used

This pattern incorporates three core embroidery techniques, making it an excellent project for those building their cross stitch skills:

• Cross Stitch: The primary technique used to fill in the design. Each symbol on the chart corresponds to a specific DMC thread color, and stitches are worked over one square of the Aida fabric to build up the image.
• Backstitch: Used to add fine detail, outlines, and definition to the design. Backstitching is worked in DMC-310 (black) and DMC-844, giving the finished piece crisp, clean lines and a polished look.
• French Knots: Small, textured knots are used as accent details. The pattern calls for French knots in DMC-310 (black) and DMC-844, adding dimension and visual interest to specific areas of the design.

Stitches Used

• Cross stitch (full cross stitches throughout the main design area)
• Backstitch (for outlining and detail work)
• French knots (for textural accent points)

Thread Colors and Materials

The pattern uses DMC embroidery floss exclusively, with a total of 11 cross stitch colors plus additional shades for backstitching and French knots. The color palette leans heavily into deep, shadowy tones punctuated by subtle mid-tones, perfectly suited to the dark and dramatic subject matter. The full thread list includes:

• DMC-310 — Black (also used for backstitching and French knots)
• DMC-413 — Dark pewter gray
• DMC-414 — Steel gray
• DMC-754 — Light peach (skin tones)
• DMC-839 — Dark beige brown
• DMC-931 — Antique blue, medium
• DMC-932 — Antique blue, light
• DMC-938 — Ultra dark coffee brown
• DMC-3778 — Terra cotta, light
• DMC-3787 — Dark brown gray
• DMC-3799 — Very dark pewter gray
• DMC-844 — Ultra dark beaver gray (backstitching and French knots)

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