Classic peppermint candy needlepoint pattern
Beginner · 8 colors · 4 × 4 in · 18 mesh
Shape: Square · Colors: Red and whiteChange
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A round peppermint candy with red and white stripes that swirl out from its center has a white wrapper end that fans out on each side. The ground is plain dark green.
Size and details
The chart is 72 × 72 stitches: a square ornament on 18 mesh canvas.
The chart is 72 × 72 stitches: a square ornament on 18 mesh canvas.
The chart is 72 × 72 stitches: a square ornament on 18 mesh canvas.
The chart is 72 × 72 stitches at its widest and tallest: a round ornament on 18 mesh canvas, with 4,060 stitches inside its outline.
The chart is 104 × 104 stitches: a mini pillow on 13 mesh canvas.
The chart is 143 × 234 stitches at its widest and tallest: a Christmas stocking on 13 mesh canvas, with 22,920 stitches inside its outline.
Worked in tent stitch throughout.
Worked in tent stitch throughout.
Worked in tent stitch throughout.
Worked in tent stitch throughout.
Worked in tent stitch throughout.
Worked in tent stitch throughout.
Beginner: 8 colors, 1 of them only a detail of fewer than 5 stitches, so 7 are counted toward the level. Changes of color are about 3.6 stitches apart, leaving out the background around the picture. With up to 7 colors, 3.5 or more apart is Beginner and closer is Intermediate.
Shape and border
Square
These colors are for the square: choosing one shows the square in it.
| Mesh | Stitched size | Canvas to cut |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7.2 × 7.2 in 18.3 × 18.3 cm | 11.2 × 11.2 in 28.4 × 28.4 cm |
| 12 | 6 × 6 in 15.2 × 15.2 cm | 10 × 10 in 25.4 × 25.4 cm |
| 13 | 5.5 × 5.5 in 14.1 × 14.1 cm | 9.5 × 9.5 in 24.2 × 24.2 cm |
| 14 | 5.1 × 5.1 in 13.1 × 13.1 cm | 9.1 × 9.1 in 23.2 × 23.2 cm |
| 18 | 4 × 4 in 10.2 × 10.2 cm | 8 × 8 in 20.3 × 20.3 cm |
| Mesh | Stitched size | Canvas to cut |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7.2 × 7.2 in 18.3 × 18.3 cm | 11.2 × 11.2 in 28.4 × 28.4 cm |
| 12 | 6 × 6 in 15.2 × 15.2 cm | 10 × 10 in 25.4 × 25.4 cm |
| 13 | 5.5 × 5.5 in 14.1 × 14.1 cm | 9.5 × 9.5 in 24.2 × 24.2 cm |
| 14 | 5.1 × 5.1 in 13.1 × 13.1 cm | 9.1 × 9.1 in 23.2 × 23.2 cm |
| 18 | 4 × 4 in 10.2 × 10.2 cm | 8 × 8 in 20.3 × 20.3 cm |
| Mesh | Stitched size | Canvas to cut |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7.2 × 7.2 in 18.3 × 18.3 cm | 11.2 × 11.2 in 28.4 × 28.4 cm |
| 12 | 6 × 6 in 15.2 × 15.2 cm | 10 × 10 in 25.4 × 25.4 cm |
| 13 | 5.5 × 5.5 in 14.1 × 14.1 cm | 9.5 × 9.5 in 24.2 × 24.2 cm |
| 14 | 5.1 × 5.1 in 13.1 × 13.1 cm | 9.1 × 9.1 in 23.2 × 23.2 cm |
| 18 | 4 × 4 in 10.2 × 10.2 cm | 8 × 8 in 20.3 × 20.3 cm |
| Mesh | Stitched size | Canvas to cut |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7.2 × 7.2 in 18.3 × 18.3 cm | 11.2 × 11.2 in 28.4 × 28.4 cm |
| 12 | 6 × 6 in 15.2 × 15.2 cm | 10 × 10 in 25.4 × 25.4 cm |
| 13 | 5.5 × 5.5 in 14.1 × 14.1 cm | 9.5 × 9.5 in 24.2 × 24.2 cm |
| 14 | 5.1 × 5.1 in 13.1 × 13.1 cm | 9.1 × 9.1 in 23.2 × 23.2 cm |
| 18 | 4 × 4 in 10.2 × 10.2 cm | 8 × 8 in 20.3 × 20.3 cm |
| Mesh | Stitched size | Canvas to cut |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10.4 × 10.4 in 26.4 × 26.4 cm | 14.4 × 14.4 in 36.6 × 36.6 cm |
| 12 | 8.7 × 8.7 in 22 × 22 cm | 12.7 × 12.7 in 32.2 × 32.2 cm |
| 13 | 8 × 8 in 20.3 × 20.3 cm | 12 × 12 in 30.5 × 30.5 cm |
| 14 | 7.4 × 7.4 in 18.9 × 18.9 cm | 11.4 × 11.4 in 29 × 29 cm |
| 18 | 5.8 × 5.8 in 14.7 × 14.7 cm | 9.8 × 9.8 in 24.8 × 24.8 cm |
| Mesh | Stitched size | Canvas to cut |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 14.3 × 23.4 in 36.3 × 59.4 cm | 18.3 × 27.4 in 46.5 × 69.6 cm |
| 12 | 11.9 × 19.5 in 30.3 × 49.5 cm | 15.9 × 23.5 in 40.4 × 59.7 cm |
| 13 | 11 × 18 in 27.9 × 45.7 cm | 15 × 22 in 38.1 × 55.9 cm |
| 14 | 10.2 × 16.7 in 25.9 × 42.5 cm | 14.2 × 20.7 in 36.1 × 52.6 cm |
| 18 | 7.9 × 13 in 20.2 × 33 cm | 11.9 × 17 in 30.3 × 43.2 cm |
Mesh is the number of canvas threads to the inch; the row in bold is the mesh this chart is sized for. Canvas to cut includes a margin of 2 in (5.1 cm) of bare canvas on every side. Leave at least that much.
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Threads and canvas
Red and white
- DMC 890 Ultra Dark Pistachio Green 4,248 stitches about 30 yards
- DMC BLANC White 400 stitches about 3 yards
- DMC 666 Bright Red 274 stitches about 2 yards
- DMC 800 Pale Delft Blue 128 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 809 Delft Blue 44 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 351 Coral 43 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 498 Dark Red 43 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 931 Medium Antique Blue 4 stitches about 1 yard
5,184 stitches in the chart, about 40 yards in all. The yards are estimates for 18 mesh.
Green and white
- DMC 890 Ultra Dark Pistachio Green 4,248 stitches about 30 yards
- DMC BLANC White 400 stitches about 3 yards
- DMC 702 Kelly Green 274 stitches about 2 yards
- DMC 800 Pale Delft Blue 128 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 809 Delft Blue 44 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 704 Bright Chartreuse 43 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 700 Bright Green 43 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 931 Medium Antique Blue 4 stitches about 1 yard
5,184 stitches in the chart, about 40 yards in all. The yards are estimates for 18 mesh.
Pink and white
- DMC 890 Ultra Dark Pistachio Green 4,248 stitches about 30 yards
- DMC BLANC White 400 stitches about 3 yards
- DMC 335 Rose 274 stitches about 2 yards
- DMC 800 Pale Delft Blue 128 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 809 Delft Blue 44 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 3326 Light Rose 43 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 600 Very Dark Cranberry 43 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 931 Medium Antique Blue 4 stitches about 1 yard
5,184 stitches in the chart, about 40 yards in all. The yards are estimates for 18 mesh.
Square on a ground strewn with stars
- DMC 890 Ultra Dark Pistachio Green 4,216 stitches about 29 yards
- DMC BLANC White 400 stitches about 3 yards
- DMC 666 Bright Red 274 stitches about 2 yards
- DMC 800 Pale Delft Blue 128 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 809 Delft Blue 44 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 351 Coral 43 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 498 Dark Red 43 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 783 Medium Topaz 32 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 931 Medium Antique Blue 4 stitches about 1 yard
5,184 stitches in the chart, about 40 yards in all. The yards are estimates for 18 mesh.
Line border
- DMC 890 Ultra Dark Pistachio Green 3,988 stitches about 28 yards
- DMC BLANC White 400 stitches about 3 yards
- DMC 666 Bright Red 274 stitches about 2 yards
- DMC 783 Medium Topaz 260 stitches about 2 yards
- DMC 800 Pale Delft Blue 128 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 809 Delft Blue 44 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 351 Coral 43 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 498 Dark Red 43 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 931 Medium Antique Blue 4 stitches about 1 yard
5,184 stitches in the chart, about 40 yards in all. The yards are estimates for 18 mesh.
Round ornament
- DMC 890 Ultra Dark Pistachio Green 2,268 stitches about 16 yards
- DMC 783 Medium Topaz 856 stitches about 6 yards
- DMC BLANC White 400 stitches about 3 yards
- DMC 666 Bright Red 274 stitches about 2 yards
- DMC 800 Pale Delft Blue 128 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 809 Delft Blue 44 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 351 Coral 43 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 498 Dark Red 43 stitches about 1 yard
- DMC 931 Medium Antique Blue 4 stitches about 1 yard
4,060 stitches inside the outline, about 32 yards in all. The yards are estimates for 18 mesh.
Mini pillow
- DMC 890 Ultra Dark Pistachio Green 7,072 stitches about 67 yards
- DMC BLANC White 1,600 stitches about 16 yards
- DMC 666 Bright Red 1,096 stitches about 11 yards
- DMC 800 Pale Delft Blue 512 stitches about 5 yards
- DMC 809 Delft Blue 176 stitches about 2 yards
- DMC 351 Coral 172 stitches about 2 yards
- DMC 498 Dark Red 172 stitches about 2 yards
- DMC 931 Medium Antique Blue 16 stitches about 1 yard
10,816 stitches in the chart, about 106 yards in all. The yards are estimates for 13 mesh.
Christmas stocking
- DMC 890 Ultra Dark Pistachio Green 13,050 stitches about 124 yards
- DMC 783 Medium Topaz 6,126 stitches about 59 yards
- DMC BLANC White 1,600 stitches about 16 yards
- DMC 666 Bright Red 1,096 stitches about 11 yards
- DMC 800 Pale Delft Blue 512 stitches about 5 yards
- DMC 809 Delft Blue 176 stitches about 2 yards
- DMC 351 Coral 172 stitches about 2 yards
- DMC 498 Dark Red 172 stitches about 2 yards
- DMC 931 Medium Antique Blue 16 stitches about 1 yard
22,920 stitches inside the outline, about 222 yards in all. The yards are estimates for 13 mesh.
Thread colors are approximate screen matches to DMC numbers. Check against real thread before you buy.
The numbers are DMC color numbers, which its six-strand cotton and its pearl cotton share. Wool and silk are numbered differently: match those by eye. For how many strands and which needle, see which thread suits which mesh.
The yards are of thread as it is threaded in the needle: stitched with several strands together, a thread takes that many yards of single strand for every yard listed. For six-strand cotton on 18 mesh, the thread and needle chart gives 4 to 6 strands.
The yards are of thread as it is threaded in the needle: stitched with several strands together, a thread takes that many yards of single strand for every yard listed. For six-strand cotton on 18 mesh, the thread and needle chart gives 4 to 6 strands.
The yards are of thread as it is threaded in the needle: stitched with several strands together, a thread takes that many yards of single strand for every yard listed. For six-strand cotton on 18 mesh, the thread and needle chart gives 4 to 6 strands.
The yards are of thread as it is threaded in the needle: stitched with several strands together, a thread takes that many yards of single strand for every yard listed. For six-strand cotton on 18 mesh, the thread and needle chart gives 4 to 6 strands.
The yards are of thread as it is threaded in the needle: stitched with several strands together, a thread takes that many yards of single strand for every yard listed. For six-strand cotton on 13 mesh, the thread and needle chart gives 7 or 8 strands.
The yards are of thread as it is threaded in the needle: stitched with several strands together, a thread takes that many yards of single strand for every yard listed. For six-strand cotton on 13 mesh, the thread and needle chart gives 7 or 8 strands.
You also need blank needlepoint canvas (mono canvas) in the mesh you choose (see mesh sizes), cut to the size in the table above, and a tapestry needle.
An estimate. The length of thread one stitch uses on the front and back of the canvas, times the number of stitches, plus 30 percent for starting, ending and the tail left in the needle. Each count is estimated as basketweave or continental and rounded up to a whole yard, so the yards in all are a little more than the thread calculator gives for every stitch at once. The 30 percent is this site's own choice. The thread calculator works the same estimate for any count and mesh.
Getting it onto your canvas
This is a counted chart: one square of the chart is one stitch. Find the center of your canvas and the center of the chart (the red arrows above and to the left of the chart), and count out from there, a color at a time.
Nothing is printed on the canvas, so no transfer is needed. How to needlepoint covers the first stitches.
Downloads
- Chart for US Letter paper PDF · 2 pages
- Chart for A4 paper PDF · 2 pages
Each file has the thread key and the sizes on its first page, then the chart with a symbol in every square and a heavier line every ten. A chart too large for one page is divided over several, with two rows or columns repeated in gray where the pages join; a page may be turned on its side for a part that is wider than it is tall.
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