Easter House — Cross Stitch Pattern (PDF)

Behind terracotta pots full of spring bloom, the door of an old cottage waits. This Easter house cross stitch pattern (PDF) gathers the whole doorstep into one cosy scene: painted eggs hide among the petals, a festive garland sways over the doorframe, and pink heather and golden chrysanthemums crowd against the stones.

Forty-three colours and nearly two hundred stitches across — an unhurried project for long spring evenings, with a new detail opening up every night.

Pattern details

• Stitch count: 194 × 191
• Finished size on 14 ct: 35.2 × 34.7 cm (13.9 × 13.7 in)
• Finished size on 16 ct: 31.0 × 30.0 cm (12.2 × 11.8 in)
• Finished size on 18 ct: 27.0 × 27.0 cm (10.6 × 10.6 in)
• Colours: 43 DMC + 3 blends
• Difficulty: {difficulty}
• Fabric: any Aida or evenweave
• Stitches: cross stitch in 1–2 strands, counted backstitch in 1–2 strands

What's in the PDF

• Full colour chart
• Black & white symbol chart
• Complete DMC key listing all 3 blends
• Fabric recommendations

A spacious spring piece for a frame or a large hoop — a door-picture full of light, or an Easter gift for someone who loves pottering in their own garden.