Jolly Santa Claus Cross Stitch Pattern
Jolly Santa Claus mid-wave in his red suit and black belt, with a fluffy white beard — the star of any Christmas sampler. Free printable PDF with a symbol chart and DMC thread key.
DMC thread list
You need 20 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 | 02 | Tin | 277 | 1 |
| O | 762 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 273 | 1 |
| / | 03 | Tin Medium | 264 | 1 |
| + | 3866 | Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light | 252 | 1 |
| # | 159 | Blue Gray Light | 245 | 1 |
| = | 01 | White Tin | 209 | 1 |
| S | 498 | Red Dark | 166 | 1 |
| % | 666 | Bright Red | 150 | 1 |
| V | 817 | Coral Red Very Dark | 143 | 1 |
| * | 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | 128 | 1 |
| T | 335 | Rose | 89 | 1 |
| N | 3859 | Rosewood Light | 62 | 1 |
| Z | 3860 | Cocoa | 58 | 1 |
| @ | 3031 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | 51 | 1 |
| H | 152 | Shell Pink Medium Light | 49 | 1 |
| K | 892 | Carnation Medium | 45 | 1 |
| \ | 3687 | Mauve | 30 | 1 |
| A | 779 | Cocoa Dark | 27 | 1 |
| < | 782 | Topaz Dark | 20 | 1 |
| > | 729 | Old Gold Medium | 19 | 1 |
What’s in the PDF
Made from a free SketchValley illustration
This pattern is based on our free Jolly Santa In Festive Pose illustration — download it as a PNG for cards, prints and crafts.
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the finished jolly santa claus cross stitch?
The pattern is 76 × 86 stitches. On 14-count Aida it measures about 5.4 in × 6.1 in (13.8 cm × 15.6 cm); on 18-count about 4.2 in × 4.8 in.
Which threads do I need?
You need 20 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.