Patch, Patch, Patch - PDF

Patch, Patch, Patch – Cross Stitch Decoration Pattern (KDS #1541) by Kooler Design Studio

Patch, Patch, Patch is a charming counted cross stitch design created by Linda Gillum for Kooler Design Studio (KDS #1541). Released in 2016, this beginner-friendly embroidery chart is delivered as a downloadable PDF and is perfectly suited for stitchers who want to create a small, decorative finished piece. The design features a playful, patchwork-inspired composition that makes it an ideal project for seasonal decorations, framed needlework, or handmade gifts.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a decorative embroidery piece worked in counted cross stitch. With a stitch count of 51 stitches wide by 75 stitches high, the finished design is compact and manageable, making it an excellent choice for beginners or anyone looking for a quick, rewarding project. The completed piece can be framed, mounted, or incorporated into a variety of home décor and gift applications.

Fabric and Materials

• Fabric: The design is stitched on 10 Count White Aida cloth, the most widely used evenweave fabric in counted cross stitch. Aida's evenly spaced holes make it easy to count stitches and maintain consistent tension, which is especially helpful for beginners.
• Thread/Floss: The pattern uses DMC stranded cotton embroidery floss in a palette of 20 colors, including shades such as DMC 349, 351, 402, 413, 415, 744, 762, 798, 809, 899, 945, 951, 955, 975, 3326, 3371, 3776, Blanc, and others as listed in the floss and symbol chart.
• Needles: A standard tapestry needle appropriate for 10 Count Aida is recommended for counted cross stitch work.

Finished Size at Various Fabric Counts

• 10 Count Aida: approximately 5 inches wide × 7½ inches high
• 14 Count Aida: approximately 3⅝ inches wide × 5¼ inches high
• 16 Count Aida: approximately 3⅛ inches wide × 4⅝ inches high
• 18 Count Aida: approximately 2¾ inches wide × 4⅛ inches high
• Note: Add 4–6 inches to each measurement when cutting your fabric to allow for framing or finishing.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This pattern incorporates several classic counted embroidery techniques that together create a richly detailed and textured finished design:

• Full Cross Stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the design, worked with 3 strands of DMC floss. A full cross stitch is formed by two diagonal stitches crossing at the center, filling one square of Aida fabric. This stitch creates the solid areas of color that define the overall composition.
• Quarter Stitch (¼ Stitch): Also worked with 3 strands, quarter stitches fill only one quarter of a fabric square and are used to add subtle curves and refined edges to the design, giving shapes a smoother, more polished outline than full stitches alone can achieve.
• Backstitch: Worked with 1 strand of floss, backstitch is used for outlining, detailing, and adding fine linear definition to the design. Several DMC colors — including 349, 413, 798, 975, 3371, and others — are specified for backstitching, allowing for precise color-matched outlines that enhance depth and clarity.
• French Knot: Worked with 1 strand of floss, French knots are small, raised, knotted stitches that add dimensional texture and fine dot-like details to the design. This technique involves wrapping the thread around the needle before inserting it back into the fabric, creating a neat, rounded knot on the surface.