Snowman Cross Stitch Pattern
A cheerful snowman in a top hat and red scarf, waving with mitten hands. Lovely on a stocking, a cushion or a framed winter piece. 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 | 762 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 428 | 1 |
| O | 3753 | Antique Blue Ultra Very Light | 285 | 1 |
| / | 159 | Blue Gray Light | 274 | 1 |
| + | 932 | Antique Blue Light | 219 | 1 |
| # | 666 | Bright Red | 125 | 1 |
| = | 3801 | Melon Very Dark | 125 | 1 |
| S | 349 | Coral Dark | 120 | 1 |
| % | 817 | Coral Red Very Dark | 103 | 1 |
| V | 3371 | Black Brown | 67 | 1 |
| * | 413 | Pewter Gray Dark | 66 | 1 |
| T | 3799 | Pewter Gray Very Dark | 63 | 1 |
| N | 317 | Pewter Gray | 59 | 1 |
| Z | 160 | Blue Gray Medium | 58 | 1 |
| @ | 09 | Cocoa Very Dark | 46 | 1 |
| H | 169 | Pewter Light | 45 | 1 |
| K | 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | 42 | 1 |
| \ | 815 | Garnet Medium | 31 | 1 |
| A | 939 | Navy Blue Very Dark | 31 | 1 |
What’s in the PDF
Made from a free SketchValley illustration
This pattern is based on our free Cheerful Snowman With Red Scarf illustration — download it as a PNG for cards, prints and crafts.
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the finished snowman cross stitch?
The pattern is 72 × 76 stitches. On 14-count Aida it measures about 5.1 in × 5.4 in (13.1 cm × 13.8 cm); on 18-count about 4.0 in × 4.2 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.