Ghost Under the Moon — Cross Stitch Pattern (PDF)

A single ghost hovers under a pale moon, and the whole night settles into a handful of greys. This cross stitch pattern (PDF) keeps that quiet Halloween chill — no blood, no shrieks, just a gentle little dread. Eight muted DMC colours, and one small evening's work.

On darker fabric the moon starts to glow on its own — the cloth does half the work for you. This small Halloween cross stitch reads like a folk tale told at dusk: a counted chart that slips into a little hoop or onto a seasonal shelf.

Pattern details

• Stitch count: 31 × 29
• Finished size on 14 ct: 5.6 × 5.3 cm (2.2 × 2.1 in)
• Finished size on 16 ct: 4.9 × 4.6 cm (1.9 × 1.8 in)
• Finished size on 18 ct: 4.4 × 4.4 cm (1.7 × 1.6 in)
• Colours: 8 DMC, soft grey palette
• Difficulty: beginner — small size and full cross stitch only
• Fabric: any Aida; darker fabric lifts the moonglow
• Stitches: full cross stitch only

What's in the PDF

• Full colour chart
• Black & white symbol chart
• Complete DMC key (8 colours)
• Fabric recommendations

A fast, atmospheric piece for autumn hoop art, shelf decor, or a small gift for anyone who likes a soft scare. Full crosses only, no backstitch — a good first seasonal project you can finish in an evening.