Only Murders in the Building Cross Stitch Patterns

I don’t know why it sometimes still surprises me when I go to look for cross stitch patterns from a particular fandom and end up finding them. I should know by now that there are cross stitch designers who are fans of just about everything out there.

It certainly shouldn’t surprise me that cross stitch and true crime intersect, so it makes sense there would be “Only Murders in the Building” cross stitch patterns. I’m writing this in the midst of season four, so no spoilers, but here are a few fun projects to stitch while you watch (or at least listen to!) the show.

This one from Stitchy AF reminds me of the show’s opening, with shadowy figures of Charles, Mabel and Oliver walking up the stairs against a colorful background of skyscrapers. There’s a little bit of backstitch on Charles’ hat and the building windows, but it’s a pretty easy stitch that’s 70 by 76 stitches, or 3.9 by 4.2 inches (about 10 by 10.6 cm) on 18 count fabric. This one looks great on black fabric or whatever dark color you have handy.

Three Unlikely Detectives features some iconic outfits from the show and was designed by Knotty Bytes. The design uses 16 colors but you can sub in some from your stash if you don’t mind changing up the colors a bit. The design is 80 by 60, or 5.7 by 4.3 inches (14.5 by 11 cm) on 14 count fabric.

Darc Threads has another really cute (if a project with knives and knitting needles dripping blood can be said to be cute, anyway) Only Murders project, with our three heroes in classic outfits but without facial features other than Charles’ glasses and Mabel’s lips. They’re surrounded by little backstitch icons of important items from the show. This project uses 16 colors and is 61 by 64 stitches. On 14 count fabric that comes out to 11. by 11.6 cm, or 4.4 by 4.6 inches.

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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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