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Wicked Cross Stitch Patterns

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Now that the whole world seems to have fallen for the movie version of the musical Wicked, it’s time to stitch up some Wicked cross stitch patterns.

My favorite that I found is probably this Elphaba Defy cross stitch from khallion, which has a fully stitched background but it’s worked in solid colors so it isn’t too difficult. The pattern is 63 by 82 stitches and is meant to fit in a 5×7 frame when stitched on 14 count fabric.

Speaking of defying gravity that’s a popular theme for Wicked cross stitch patterns, and there’s also this great one from Circus Stitches that uses song lyrics and an image of the future Wicked Witch. This design is 100 by 150 stitches and comes out to 7.1 by 10.7 inches/18 by 27.2 cm on 14 count fabric.

There’s also this word art from Just Stitch Me featuring lyrics from “Defying Gravity” shaped into a witch hat and face. It uses just three color and measures 149 by 179 stitches, or 8.3 by 9.9 inches/21 by 25.3 cm on 18 count fabric.

Another common quote featured in Wicked cross stitch projects is “everyone deserves the chance to fly.” You can stitch it up in bold letters with Wicked inspired colors in the background with this design from Kalandra Design, or go a little more subtle with this floral hoop with back stitching from Hannie Bee Designs.

You can also celebrate the bond between witches with this design from Smart Assy Stitches, featuring Elphaba’s hat and Glinda’s wand and the words “so much of me is made of what I learned from you.”

Or you can stitch up the famous image of Glinda whispering in Elphaba’s ear featured on the Playbill for the show. This one is made to fit in a 4-inch hoop and is completely covered with stitching. You can get the pattern form NerdaliciousCE.

Can’t decide? Grab this 10 pack of designs inspired by the costumes and songs from Wicked, designed by Taylor and Cromwell. The one for the song “Popular” is shown above, but each one has a character with lyrics stitched in the background. This one is 96 by 133 stitches and uses 21 colors. Click through to see all the great designs!

 

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Backpack Cross Stitch Patterns

These backpack cross stitch patterns aren’t like the backpacks you would use for school, but they might inspire you to go on a different sort of adventure, and pack your sense of humor. 

When it comes to funny cross stitch, this Adventure Awaits rubber ducky cross stitch pattern from Relaxing Hobby Studio is super cute. It uses nine colors and measures 52 by 75 stitches, which comes out to about 3.8 by 5.4 inches, or 9.7 by 13.8 cm, on 14 count fabric. 

I also love this little pigeon adventurer from Happy Cross Stitchers. Actually, with hoodie and sneakers this pigeon does look like he’s ready for school! This one measures 88 by 138 stitches and uses 13 colors. On 14 count fabric it comes out to about 6.2 by 9.8 inches, or 15.97 by 25.04 cm.

This sleepy cat is ready for an adventure as soon as they wake up from their nap. This sweet design from MoonLit Patterns features a kitty curled up on a backpack and wearing a knight’s helmet. This project uses 19 colors and measures 130 by 130 stitches. That makes it about 9.3 inches square, or 23.6 cm, when stitched on 14 count fabric. 

Or stitch up this backpack filled with flowers from Owl and Thread. This looks like just the bag you’d want to have for a walk in the forest or a spring meadow. The design is 71 by 90 stitches and uses 32 colors. On 14 count fabric it comes out to about 5 by 6.4 inches, or 12.9 16.3 cm.

I also like this kind of watercolor look girl with a backpack pattern from StitchALong Studios. You can change the color of hair and clothes as you like. As shown it uses 20 colors and is 90 by 132 stitches. That’s 6.375 by 9.375 inches, or 16 by 24 cm, if you work on 14 count fabric. 

If you’re looking for a design with more of a fall or winter look, check out this girl with a backpack wearing a hat and coat from GlamourXStitch. At 150 by 150 stitches, this one uses 26 colors. It comes out to 10.71 inches, or 27.2 cm, on 14 count fabric.