In the detail
You’ll need to work
French knots in
cornflower blue to create
the eyes – it’s worth
giving these a try, even if
you’re not a fan of French
knots, as they help the
eyes to stand out and add
essential character to our
vibrant feathered friends!
Kingfisher ABC
Cross stitch in two strands
DMC Anchor Madeira
E 517 162 1107 sea blue
{ 905 257 1412 green
9 907 255 1308 light green
M 959 186 1114 emerald
P 3809 1066 2507 turquoise
g 3823 386 2512 yellow
f 3843 410 1102 blue
6 3846 1090 1103 electric blue
n 3849 1070 1109 teal
U 3853 1003 311 dark apricot
i 3854 313 114 apricot
y 3855 311 2513 light apricot
Backstitch in one strand
––––– 791 178 904 cornflower blue
––––– 900 326 208 orange
French knots in one strand
O 791 178 904 cornflower blue
MAXIMUM STITCH COUNT 25 high x 26 wide
DESIGN AREA 14 HPI (28-count evenweave)- 4.5x4.5cm (1¾x1¾in)
These designs were stitched using DMC stranded cotton
Kingfisher ABC key