Drift into a gentle desert dream with this charming Cactus Gnome Cross Stitch Pattern featuring a sleepy gnome resting peacefully against a cactus. Dressed in soft knitted textures and nestled among desert succulents and “rock roses,” he’s rendered in calming blues, greens, and warm neutrals—perfect for creating a soothing, whimsical piece of art.
This instant downloadable pdf is comes in color and mono versions and Pattern Keeper, Markup R-XP and iBook compatible patterns are also included.
BONUS – STASH-FLEXIBLE MULTI-BRAND FLOSS CHART
Includes conversions for 14 brands, 3 kit palettes, and Diamond Dotz®—perfect for stash usage and substitutions.
If you wish to substitute threads, then use our handy DMC conversion tool HERE.
Please note this Cactus Gnome Cross Stitch Pattern is a digital item and does NOT include fabric or threads.
🪡 Design Details:
- Stitch Count: 189 x 183 Stitches
- Used Area: 14 ct (34,3 x 33,2 cm) (13,5 x 13,1 in.)
- Coverage: Partial
- Palette: DMC – Used: 28 (2 strands)
- Fabric Suggestion: 14ct Aida (works on 16/18/20/25ct as well)
- Stitches: Full cross stitches
- Skill Level: Intermediate
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📦 What’s Included:
Color Printing PDF file for printing (“ColPrint”):
- Cover page with image of complete design
- Color block chart with symbols
- Design size details
- DMC thread list and color symbol key
- Thread keeper
Black & White PDF file for printing (“BWPrint”):
- Cover page with image of complete design
- Black and white block chart with symbols
- Design size details
- DMC thread list and symbol key
Pattern Keeper, Markup R-XP & other markup app file (“PK”)
Tablets file for iBook (“Tablet”):
- Cover page with image of complete design
- 1 full page PDF Color block chart with symbols
Bonus “Stash-Buster” Chart:
- Includes floss conversions for 14 major brands, 3 kit color sets, and Diamond Dotz® equivalents — so you can stitch using what you already own.
The Printed edition is available HERE
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