Kingsman: The Secret Service - PDF Cross Stitch Pattern

Kingsman: The Secret Service Cross Stitch Pattern by HugSandwich

This downloadable PDF cross stitch pattern by independent designer HugSandwich brings the stylish world of Kingsman: The Secret Service to life in needlework form. Designed for beginner embroiderers, this pattern is a wonderful entry point into fan art cross stitch, offering a manageable stitch count with a satisfying result. The finished design measures 4.86 inches by 3.64 inches, worked over 68 by 51 stitches, making it a compact yet detailed piece ideal for framing, cards, or small hoop displays.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a cross stitch embroidery design themed around the Kingsman: The Secret Service franchise. Based on the grid content and symbol layout in the PDF, the design features the iconic imagery associated with the Kingsman universe, rendered in a pixel-art style grid characteristic of counted cross stitch. The pattern is credited to B Pratt 2015 as noted within the PDF, and is published through HugSandwich at www.hugsandwich.shop. The finished piece is intended for personal use only and may not be sold or distributed.

Techniques Used

• Counted cross stitch — the primary technique, in which X-shaped stitches are placed on an even-weave fabric by counting threads or holes on an Aida grid
• Symbol-based chart reading — the PDF uses a multi-symbol grid where each unique character (such as N, U, 7, 9, !, b, l, and others) corresponds to a specific thread color, allowing stitchers to follow the chart square by square
• Color blocking — large areas of repeating symbols indicate solid filled regions, a beginner-friendly approach that builds confidence before tackling more complex blended areas

Counted cross stitch is one of the most accessible forms of embroidery. The stitcher works from a printed or digital grid chart, matching each symbol to a corresponding floss color, and places each stitch over a set number of fabric threads. Because 14 Count Aida is specified, each stitch covers one square of the fabric's woven grid, making counting straightforward and consistent — ideal for those new to the craft.

Stitches Used

• Cross stitch (full cross) — the foundational stitch of the pattern, formed by two diagonal stitches crossing at the center of each fabric square, creating the characteristic X shape that builds up the overall image

While the PDF grid is dense with symbols suggesting a rich use of full cross stitches across the design, the beginner difficulty rating indicates that advanced techniques such as fractional stitches (quarter or three-quarter stitches) or extensive backstitching are not the focus, keeping the project approachable for newer stitchers.

Materials Referenced

• Fabric: 14 Count Aida — as specified directly in the pattern. Aida cloth is the most popular fabric for counted cross stitch, featuring an open, even weave with clearly defined holes that guide needle placement. 14 Count means there are 14 stitches per inch, offering a balanced scale for both detail and speed.
• Thread/Floss: The pattern uses a multi-color symbol key with at least several distinct symbols (including N, U, 7, 9, !, b, l, Y, J, I, and others visible in the chart grid), each representing a separate embroidery floss color. Standard six-strand cotton embroidery floss is the conventional thread used with Aida fabric for counted cross stitch projects of this type. Stitchers typically work with two strands of floss on 14 Count Aida for good coverage.
• Needle: A tapestry needle — blunt-tipped and with a large eye — is the standard tool for cross stitch on Aida fabric, as it passes through the pre-formed holes without splitting the weave.

Pattern Format and Access

The pattern is delivered as a downloadable PDF, making it immediately accessible after purchase with no shipping required. The chart is presented across multiple pages with a clearly labeled grid, coordinate markers along the top and side edges, and a color symbol key. The design is attributed to