Golden Christmas Star Cross Stitch Pattern
A glowing golden star ornament with a hanging loop — simple shapes and few colors make it a great first Christmas project. Free printable PDF with a symbol chart and DMC thread key.
DMC thread list
You need 12 colors of DMC six-strand embroidery floss. Skeins are estimated for two strands on 14-count Aida with a little extra.
| Symbol | DMC | Color name | Stitches | Skeins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | 782 | Topaz Dark | 301 | 1 |
| O | 3820 | Straw Dark | 225 | 1 |
| / | 783 | Topaz Medium | 181 | 1 |
| + | 19 | Autumn Gold medium Light | 165 | 1 |
| # | 729 | Old Gold Medium | 150 | 1 |
| = | 976 | Golden Brown Medium | 140 | 1 |
| S | 744 | Yellow Pale | 104 | 1 |
| % | 727 | Topaz Very Light | 86 | 1 |
| V | 3078 | Golden Yellow Very Light | 77 | 1 |
| * | 780 | Topaz Ultra Very Dark | 62 | 1 |
| T | 726 | Topaz Light | 61 | 1 |
| N | 433 | Brown Medium | 27 | 1 |
What’s in the PDF
Made from a free SketchValley illustration
This pattern is based on our free Xmas Glossy Bell illustration — download it as a PNG for cards, prints and crafts.
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the finished golden christmas star cross stitch?
The pattern is 56 × 62 stitches. On 14-count Aida it measures about 4.0 in × 4.4 in (10.2 cm × 11.2 cm); on 18-count about 3.1 in × 3.4 in.
Which threads do I need?
You need 12 DMC six-strand embroidery floss colors. The full list with DMC numbers, stitch counts and skein estimates is on this page and in the PDF.
Is this pattern free?
Yes. The PDF chart is free to download and print — no signup and no watermark.
Can I change the size or colors?
Yes. Open it in the free Cross Stitch Pattern Maker to change the size, number of colors or individual threads, then download your own PDF.
Patterns use DMC six-strand floss numbers; on-screen and printed colors are approximations of real thread. DMC color data: craft-color-codes by MakeBead (CC BY 4.0). DMC is a trademark of DMC; SketchValley is not affiliated with DMC.