Blackwork Christmas Tree - Free Pattern
We all love a nice relaxing Christmas project to get us through the long dark evenings at this time of year right? Well I know I do at least!
This Cross Stitch and Blackwork Christmas tree design is the perfect project to keep by the sofa and pick up whenever you’re feeling crafty
This design is great for keen beginners and beyond!
It took me just single weekend to stitch this, probably around 8 hours. It may take you more or less time than this but should be completable in time for Christmas!
Once the cross stitch outline is in there’s just 3 simple blackwork patterns to have some fun with
Materials:
A 6 inch embroidery hoop and 18 count Aida to fit (or equivalent)
Embroidery threads in yellow, brown, dark green and mid green (DMC codes included on the chart below)
A blunt needle
A pair of scissors
The design is 90*90 stitches
Method
Step one:
Complete the cross stitch outline, trunk, star and tinsel using the dark green, brown and yellow embroidery threads. Use 2 strands of embroidery thread for the cross stitch
Step two:
Complete the cross stitch patterns inside the tree using 2 strands of the mid green embroidery thread
Step three:
Complete the blackwork patterns inside the tree using 1 strand of the mid green embroidery thread
The Chart
Some related tutorials!
Check out my YouTube channel for tutorials on Blackwork (amongst many other things!)
