Turquoise Echeveria Succulent in DMC - PAT0563 - Downloadable PDF

DMC Turquoise Echeveria Succulent Cross Stitch Pattern (PAT0563) – Free Downloadable PDF

This free downloadable cross stitch pattern from the DMC Library is part of the charming Inside the Greenhouse series. It features a beautifully detailed turquoise echeveria succulent, one of the most popular and visually striking varieties of succulent plants. With its rosette-shaped form and rich teal and turquoise tones, this design makes a stunning botanical embroidery project suitable for framing, home décor, or gifting.

What You Will Make

Stitchers will create a 7 x 7 inch (17.9 x 17.9 cm) cross stitch design depicting a turquoise echeveria succulent in full, lush detail. The finished piece has a clean, graphic quality that suits both traditional and contemporary interiors. Because the design is square in format, it is ideal for standard frames and embroidery hoops used as display pieces.

The size noted above is based on a standard fabric count — the actual finished dimensions will vary depending on the count of Aida fabric chosen. A higher fabric count (more stitches per inch) will produce a smaller, finer finished design, while a lower count will result in a larger, bolder piece. This flexibility makes the pattern adaptable for stitchers of different preferences and skill levels.

Techniques Used

• Cross stitch — the primary technique used throughout the design, worked in the traditional method of forming an X-shaped stitch over the intersections of the woven Aida fabric
• Backstitch — used to add fine outlines, definition, and detail to the succulent's leaves and overall shape, giving the finished piece a crisp, polished appearance

Cross stitch is a counted needlework technique in which each stitch corresponds to a square on a printed chart. The coloured chart included in this PDF makes it straightforward to follow, with each symbol or colour block representing a specific DMC Mouliné Spécial thread shade. Backstitch is typically worked after all cross stitches are complete and is used sparingly to enhance contours and add a sense of depth and realism to botanical subjects like this echeveria.

Stitches Used

• Cross stitch — the foundational stitch of the design
• Backstitch — used for outlining and fine detail work

Materials Required

• DMC Mouliné Spécial embroidery thread (117MC) — the specific thread range called for in this pattern, known for its wide colour palette, consistent quality, and smooth six-strand divisible construction
• Cross stitch fabric / Aida — the woven evenweave fabric on which the design is stitched; the count selected will determine the final size of the finished piece
• Cross stitch needle — a blunt-tipped tapestry needle appropriate for counted cross stitch on Aida fabric
• Embroidery hoop — listed as optional but recommended to keep fabric taut and stitches even during work
• Scissors — for trimming thread ends neatly

Pattern Format and Difficulty

This pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making it well suited to stitchers who are comfortable with basic cross stitch and ready to work with a multi-colour chart and backstitch detailing. The inclusion of backstitch adds a layer of technique beyond simple counted cross stitch, but the clearly presented coloured chart with backstitch diagram provided in the PDF makes the process accessible and easy to follow.

The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF directly from the DMC Library. It is part of DMC's broader collection of botanical and nature-themed cross stitch designs, reflecting the brand's long-standing tradition of producing high-quality embroidery resources for stitchers of all levels.

About the Design Series

The Inside the Greenhouse series celebrates the beauty of houseplants and succulents through counted cross stitch. The turquoise echeveria design captures the geometric elegance of this beloved succulent variety, with its overlapping petals rendered in the distinctive blue-green palette that makes echeveria plants so popular among plant enthusiasts and botanical artists alike. The design is copyright © DMC