Funny Avocado Cross Stitch Patterns

May 30, 2024 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

I have a list of links that I like to check on every now and then to see what kind of free (and sometimes not free) cross stitch patterns they are offering. It had been a while since I visited Tango Stitch (which has a lot of great patterns for sale as well as free ones), and scrolling through their freebies I realized that there’s a little theme going on with avocado cross stitch projects I wanted to share.

There are in fact not one but two avocato patterns.

I think this one is my favorite (the one with the feet) where the cat looks like it is holding the pit that is its belly. This one uses six colors and is all full cross stitches, so it’s not too hard for beginners. The design is 111 by 111 stitches, which on 14 count fabric comes out to 20 by 20 cm, or about 8 inches square.

This avocado cat cross stitch pattern without legs is still pretty cute. It’s the same size as the other one and uses seven colors. It’s all full cross stitches and a little bit of back stitching for the whiskers.

The final one I’m so sorry I have to bring out the puns and say is a little bit cheeky, but it would be great to stitch up for that person in your life who loves bad puns (it might be me). In this one the avocado has legs and arms more like a person, and the face in to the back of the work. The pit is the avocado’s bottom.

This one uses eight colors and is totally made with full cross stitches, and again it measures 111 by 111 stitches.

Because they’re all the same size you could even make the full avocado collection for someone who loves avocados (or cats, or puns).

Which one of these is your favorite?

[Photo: Tango Stitch]

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Designer Spotlight: Design For Cross Stitch

If you’re a fan of detailed and colorful cross stitch patterns, Design for Cross Stitch might have a pattern you want to try. This Etsy shop is based in Spain and has more than 50 designs with a focus on animals, holidays and landscapes.

I’m just going to start with the first pattern that caught my eye when I visited the site, which is this Sakura by the Lake project. This pattern is 200 by 200 stitches and the whole background is stitched, so it’s definitely not for a beginner, but it’s stunning and would be amazing to make for someone who loves Japan. Despite the detail it only uses 24 colors. Worked on 14 count fabric it will measure 14.64 inches, or 37.19 cm.

There are a few other landscape designs, including a canal in Venice and a few cabins in the woods.

The shop also has some cute animal cross stitch, with big, round faces and often holding a warm beverage. Holiday projects focus on Christmas and Halloween. Most of the patterns have a cute, chibi-like feel, but there are some that are more detailed and realistic as well. Take for examples the flower patterns, which are full of details and soft colors.

You’ll also find some fun bookmark cross stitch patterns with a watercolor feel, as well as some that look kind of like paint pouring turned into stitches.

If this sort of stuff sounds like fun to you, check out their Etsy store at Design for Cross Stitch.

Do you have a favorite cross stitch designer who I haven’t featured yet? Let me know in the comments or share more about them by clicking on “suggest a DIY” at the center top of the page and let me know the details. I’d love to share the designers you’re enjoying with a wider audience.

[Photo: Design for Cross Stitch]

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