Santa’s Sleigh Cross Stitch Pattern
Santa’s red sleigh with golden runners and swirls, loaded with a wrapped gift. A showpiece pattern for confident stitchers. Free printable PDF with a symbol chart and DMC thread key.
DMC thread list
You need 18 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 | 976 | Golden Brown Medium | 438 | 1 |
| O | 321 | Red | 360 | 1 |
| / | 781 | Topaz Very Dark | 340 | 1 |
| + | 817 | Coral Red Very Dark | 272 | 1 |
| # | 498 | Red Dark | 271 | 1 |
| = | 729 | Old Gold Medium | 245 | 1 |
| S | 666 | Bright Red | 204 | 1 |
| % | 744 | Yellow Pale | 197 | 1 |
| V | 3820 | Straw Dark | 189 | 1 |
| * | 06 | Driftwood Medium Light | 169 | 1 |
| T | 918 | Red Copper Dark | 161 | 1 |
| N | 3024 | Brown Gray Very Light | 138 | 1 |
| Z | 19 | Autumn Gold medium Light | 113 | 1 |
| @ | 3778 | Terra Cotta Light | 111 | 1 |
| H | 22 | Alizarin | 105 | 1 |
| K | 335 | Rose | 102 | 1 |
| \ | 814 | Garnet Dark | 61 | 1 |
| A | 09 | Cocoa Very Dark | 55 | 1 |
What’s in the PDF
Made from a free SketchValley illustration
This pattern is based on our free Santa's Elegant Sleigh With Gift Box illustration — download it as a PNG for cards, prints and crafts.
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the finished santa’s sleigh cross stitch?
The pattern is 84 × 74 stitches. On 14-count Aida it measures about 6.0 in × 5.3 in (15.2 cm × 13.4 cm); on 18-count about 4.7 in × 4.1 in.
Which threads do I need?
You need 18 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.