Flowers
Free Rose Cross Stitch Pattern
Stitch a classic rose motif with this larger free cross stitch chart, designed for floral hoop art, cards, gifts, and keepsakes.
- Size
- 139 x 200 stitches
- Stitches
- 11165
- Colours
- 8
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
About This Pattern
This free rose cross stitch pattern gives a classic single-flower motif a larger chart size, so the bloom, stem, and leaves have more room to read clearly. The design is 139 x 200 stitches with 8 DMC colours, making it a more detailed floral project while keeping the rose shape simple and recognisable.
Roses are often used for love, remembrance, thanks, and celebration, so this chart can suit handmade cards, framed hoop art, wedding details, Mother's Day gifts, memorial keepsakes, or a floral panel in a larger sampler. The portrait layout works especially well for framing or adding a small personalised line beneath the flower.
Use the printable chart as a standalone project, or adapt the editable copy before downloading if you want to personalise the design. This larger version is better for a special gift or framed piece than a quick mini motif.
Pattern Details
- Suggested fabric
- 14 count Aida
- Strands
- 2 strands
- Style
- botanical illustration
Stitching Notes
This is a taller intermediate chart, so check your fabric allowance before starting and begin near the centre of the rose. Work the petal and leaf areas carefully so the flower silhouette stays clear across the full 200-stitch height.
Materials
You will need 14 count Aida in white or a light neutral, a tapestry needle, embroidery scissors, an embroidery hoop or frame if preferred, and the 8 DMC embroidery floss colours listed in the chart.
Finished Size
| Fabric count | Approx size |
|---|---|
| 14 count | 9.9 x 14.3 in (25.2 x 36.3 cm) |
| 16 count | 8.7 x 12.5 in (22.1 x 31.8 cm) |
| 18 count | 7.7 x 11.1 in (19.6 x 28.2 cm) |
Thread List
DMC 356
Terra Cotta Med
DMC 522
Fern Green
DMC 816
Garnet
DMC 934
Avocado Grn Black
DMC 962
Dusty Rose Medium
DMC 3024
Brown Gray Vy Lt
DMC 3363
Pine Green Md
DMC 3779
Rosewood Ult Vy Lt
Make changes before you stitch
Open this pattern in the Xstitchify editor to make your own copy before downloading. You can add words, names, dates, or initials beside or beneath the rose, adjust the colours for a red, pink, white, or yellow rose effect, crop or resize the artboard, and convert the thread list from DMC to Anchor, Cosmo, or Madeira.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the finished rose cross stitch pattern?
The chart is 139 x 200 stitches. On 14 count Aida, the stitched area will be about 9.9 x 14.3 inches or 25.2 x 36.3 cm before you add extra fabric for framing or finishing.
Is this rose pattern suitable for beginners?
This larger version is best for confident beginners or intermediate stitchers because it has a 200-stitch height. The colour count is still manageable, so it is a good step up from a small motif.
Can I make the rose red?
Yes. Open the editable copy in Xstitchify and adjust the palette before downloading, or substitute the listed floss colours by hand if you want a deeper red rose.
What can I make with this rose chart?
It works well as framed floral art, a hoop display, a wedding or anniversary keepsake, a memorial piece, a personalised gift, or part of a larger flower sampler.
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