Cryptid Christmas - Digital PDF Cross Stitch Pattern

Welcome to the "Cryptid Christmas" ornament stitch-along!

The stitch-along ended in December 2021, but the ornament patterns are still available as a complete set. This listing includes includes five ornament patterns plus a bonus miniature pattern. Each pattern features a different cryptid creature in a Christmas-themed scene as follows:

#1: Bigfoot
#2: Jackalope
#3: Mothman
#4: Yeti
#5: Kraken
bonus: miniature Loch Ness Monster (included with the Kraken PDF)

All patterns are available now for instant download with purchase.

The skill level is advanced beginner/intermediate. There is some color shading, a small amount of back stitching, a handful of 3/4 stitches and use of DMC light effects thread.

The designs are round, 50 stitches in diameter and between 40-80% coverage. They average about 1000 stitches per piece. It is highly recommended that you use black aida cloth.


Size:

18 count aida:
Final size: 2.8 inches
Hoop size for framing: 3 inches
Fabric needed: 5 pieces black aida, each piece 6.5 inches x 6.5 inches

14 count aida:
Final size: 3.6 inches
Hoop size for framing: 4 inches
Fabric needed: 5 pieces black aida, each piece 7.5 x 7.5 inches


PDF pattern files include the following pages:

- Sample picture of the finished product
- Instructions and details including colors and amounts of thread needed
- Pattern with black and white symbols
- Pattern with color block and symbols

34 DMC colors used for the complete set of five ornaments
3 DMC "light effect" colors used