Enchanting Christmas - Christmas Tree Bottle in Anchor - Downloadable PDF

Enchanting Christmas Tree Bottle Cover Embroidery Pattern by Anchor – Free Downloadable PDF

This free downloadable PDF embroidery pattern from Anchor Studio (Design No. 0060003-00709-10) guides you through creating a beautifully festive Christmas tree bottle cover, perfect for dressing up a wine or decorative bottle during the holiday season. Designed by the Anchor Studio team and published by MEZ GmbH, this intermediate-level project combines classic counted embroidery techniques with a touch of metallic sparkle to produce a charming seasonal accessory.

What Is Being Made

The finished piece is a bottle cover featuring an embroidered Christmas tree motif. The overall finished size of the cover is 17 x 35 cm, with the embroidered design area measuring 6.5 x 12.5 cm. This makes it an ideal gift-wrapping alternative or a reusable festive decoration that can be displayed year after year.

Techniques Used

• Cross stitch – the primary technique, worked over 2 fabric threads each way, with each square on the chart representing one cross stitch
• Backstitch – used for outlining and fine detail, worked after all cross stitch is complete
• Straight stitch – an additional surface embroidery technique used for decorative accents

A key tip included in the pattern is to always complete all cross stitch first before working any backstitch or straight stitch, ensuring clean, consistent results. Cross stitch is always worked with a tapestry needle to avoid splitting the fabric threads.

Stitches Used

• Cross stitch – worked with 3 strands of Anchor Stranded Cotton over 2 fabric threads
• Backstitch – worked over 2 fabric threads for crisp outlines and detail
• Straight stitch – used for additional decorative elements within the design

Materials – Threads and Needles

The pattern calls for a selection of Anchor threads, combining classic cotton with a glamorous metallic option:

• Anchor Stranded Cotton 8m – one skein each of shades #1, #47, #230, #239, #358, and #361, worked with 3 strands throughout
• Anchor Coton à Broder 25 – one skein in shade #1
• Anchor Metallic #300 – one reel, adding a festive shimmer to the Christmas tree design
• Tapestry needle No. 24 – recommended for all cross stitch work

The colour palette blends classic Christmas tones with the brilliance of Anchor Metallic thread, giving the bottle cover an eye-catching, professional finish. All Anchor threads are produced in accordance with Oeko-tex standards, with tested pH values and colours adhering to global fastness standards, making them safe and reliable for crafters.

Fabric

The project is worked on an evenweave or Aida-style fabric suitable for counted cross stitch, with stitches placed over 2 fabric threads each way to achieve the stated finished embroidery size of 6.5 x 12.5 cm.

Difficulty Level and Format

Rated as intermediate in difficulty, this pattern is well suited to crafters who are comfortable with counted cross stitch and are ready to incorporate multiple thread types, including metallic threads, into their work. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF from AnchorCrafts.com, making it instantly accessible for the holiday crafting season.