Panda

This is one of the patterns in our Quick Stitch Series—a growing collection of small, beginner-friendly cross stitch designs. Each pattern is created to be quick, fun, and enjoyable to stitch while staying simple enough for children or new stitchers. At around 70 x 80 stitches, these designs are perfectly sized for hoop art, small gifts, or weekend projects. They use only full cross stitches and minimal colors, making them stress-free and easy to follow. Whether you’re teaching a child, taking a break between larger projects, or looking for a cheerful design to brighten your day, the Quick Stitch Series is made for you. Pattern Details: Design Area: Approximately 70 x 80 stitches (5 x 6 inches on 14-count Aida) Fabric: 14 Count Aida (recommended) Stitch Types: Full cross stitches only (no backstitching or half stitches) Colors Required: DMC colors 3 Color Palette: Simple and playful shades that suit each character or theme What's Included: PDF Full-color chart with DMC color codes PDF Black & white chart with DMC color codes PDF optimized for Pattern Keeper SVG Pattern files in color and black & white Why You'll Love This Pattern: Quick and fun to complete Beginner- and child-friendly design Minimal colors and no complicated techniques Perfect for gifts, hoop art, or small decor Part of our exclusive Quick Stitch Series Skill Level: Suitable for all skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced stitchers Instant Download: Cross stitch pattern PDF available instantly after purchase—no physical shipping required SOME COMMON CROSS STITCH TERMINOLOGY Aida – the most popular fabric to use for cross stitch with brands including DMC, Zweigart and Charles Craft. Threads are woven evenly to form squares and the most popular counts are 14 and 16 (see Count below) Back Stitch – a method of stitching to outline a cross stitch piece, usually in a dark colour. Beads – can be stitched onto a project to add depth, colour and detail. Blending – (also called Tweeding) using two or more colours of thread (usually one strand of each) in the same needle at the same time to blend the colours together when stitching. Confetti – single stitches of different colours looking like little confetti being thrown! Chart – the cross stitch pattern to work from when stitching. Count – the number of holes per inch. Often you will hear ’14 count’ meaning 14 holes (or squares) in one inch of the fabric. Counted Cross Stitch – the fabric is plain and you use a printed or digital pattern as a guide to help you place each stitch. DMC – one of the most popular brands of thread (or floss) used for embroidery and cross stitch. It comes in hundreds of different colours and effects. © Copyright littlethingsbyjoe By purchasing this cross stitch pattern you agree to use these patterns solely for your own crafting projects. Any copying, sharing or selling of the digital files is prohibited.