Daisy Wreath in DMC - PAT0714 - Downloadable PDF

Daisy Wreath Cross Stitch Pattern by DMC – Free Downloadable PDF (PAT0714)

The Daisy Wreath (Couronne de Marguerite) is a charming cross stitch embroidery pattern from the DMC Library, available as a completely free downloadable PDF. This intermediate-level design features a circular wreath composed of classic daisy flowers and foliage, making it an ideal project for stitchers who are comfortable with basic cross stitch and ready to work with a multi-colour palette in a more complex arrangement.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a floral daisy wreath worked in coloured cross stitch. The finished design forms a rounded, symmetrical wreath shape — a timeless motif that works beautifully as a framed piece, a decorative hoop, or an embellishment on fabric items such as tote bags, cushion covers, or clothing. The wreath composition combines daisy blooms with layered greenery for a fresh, botanical aesthetic.

Techniques Used

• Full cross stitch – the primary technique used to build the design, worked on an even-weave or Aida fabric
• Quarter cross stitch (1/4 stitch) – referenced in the colour chart, allowing for smoother curves and finer detail within the floral and leaf shapes
• Colour chart reading – the pattern is presented as a coloured cross stitch chart (diagramme point de croix en couleurs), meaning stitchers follow a colour-coded grid rather than a symbol-only chart, which is particularly helpful for intermediate stitchers building confidence with multi-colour projects

Stitches Used

• Full cross stitch – the foundational stitch forming the bulk of the design
• Quarter cross stitch (¼ stitch) – used for refined edges and detail areas as indicated on the chart

Colour Palette and DMC Thread References

The pattern uses a carefully selected range of DMC stranded cotton embroidery floss colours to capture the soft, natural tones of daisies and garden foliage. The specified DMC thread colours included in this design are:

• DMC 211 – soft lavender, adding delicate tonal variation
• DMC Ecru – a warm off-white, ideal for daisy petals
• DMC 335 – rose pink, providing floral accent tones
• DMC 225 – pale shell pink for subtle shading
• DMC 962 – medium dusty rose
• DMC 666 – bright Christmas red, adding vivid floral contrast
• DMC 369 – very light pistachio green for foliage highlights
• DMC 368 – light pistachio green, complementing the leafy wreath elements

Materials Required

As a DMC embroidery pattern, this design is intended to be stitched using DMC stranded cotton embroidery floss in the colours listed above. Standard materials for this type of project include:

• Aida fabric or even-weave linen – the recommended base fabric for cross stitch; the count (e.g., 14-count or 18-count Aida) will affect the finished size of the wreath
• Tapestry needle – a blunt-tipped needle appropriate for cross stitch on Aida or even-weave fabric
• Embroidery hoop or frame – to keep the fabric taut and even while stitching
• DMC stranded cotton floss – in the eight specified shades listed in the colour key

Pattern Format and Skill Level

This is an intermediate-level cross stitch pattern, making it well suited to stitchers who have moved beyond beginner single-colour projects and are ready to manage a multi-colour palette with both full and quarter stitches. The bilingual PDF (English and French) includes a coloured chart