Decorating the Christmas Tree Cross Stitch Pattern
A family decorating their Christmas tree, framed by a snowy window. A detailed scene with lots of festive color. Free printable PDF with a symbol chart and DMC thread key.
DMC thread list
You need 22 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 | 910 | Emerald Green Dark | 1,081 | 1 |
| O | 948 | Peach Very Light | 959 | 1 |
| / | 742 | Tangerine Light | 951 | 1 |
| + | 3371 | Black Brown | 805 | 1 |
| # | 32 | Blueberry Dark | 593 | 1 |
| = | 322 | Baby Blue Dark | 525 | 1 |
| S | 947 | Burnt Orange | 275 | 1 |
| % | B5200 | Snow White | 264 | 1 |
| V | 823 | Navy Blue Dark | 256 | 1 |
| * | 606 | Orange Red Bright | 215 | 1 |
| T | 801 | Coffee Brown Dark | 140 | 1 |
| N | 162 | Blue Ultra Very Light | 108 | 1 |
| Z | 898 | Coffee Brown Very Dark | 95 | 1 |
| @ | 632 | Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | 81 | 1 |
| H | 341 | Blue Violet Light | 79 | 1 |
| K | 31 | Blueberry | 78 | 1 |
| \ | 3854 | Autumn Gold Medium | 72 | 1 |
| A | 3826 | Golden Brown | 49 | 1 |
| < | 890 | Pistachio Grn Ultra Very Dark | 20 | 1 |
| > | 304 | Red Medium | 18 | 1 |
| E | 503 | Blue Green Medium | 16 | 1 |
| M | 310 | Black | 12 | 1 |
What’s in the PDF
Made from a free SketchValley illustration
This pattern is based on our free Family Decorating Christmas Tree illustration — download it as a PNG for cards, prints and crafts.
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the finished decorating the christmas tree cross stitch?
The pattern is 84 × 114 stitches. On 14-count Aida it measures about 6.0 in × 8.1 in (15.2 cm × 20.7 cm); on 18-count about 4.7 in × 6.3 in.
Which threads do I need?
You need 22 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.