Santa Holding Two Puppies – Cross Stitch Design PDF

Celebrate Christmas with a sweet, close-up portrait in Santa Holding Two Puppies – Cross Stitch Pattern PDF. Santa’s kind face and snowy white beard frame two cuddled puppies, creating a simple, heartwarming scene that is perfect for dog lovers and festive family décor.

⭐ Product Overview

This design features Santa in his classic red hat and coat, holding two adorable puppies close against his fluffy white trim. The warm brown puppy and soft grey puppy sit side by side, with gentle shading and clear facial details that give the piece a friendly, welcoming expression.

The square format makes it easy to frame for a living room, hallway, children’s room, or a pet corner, and it is especially lovely as a seasonal gift for dog owners. This design also works beautifully as a Christmas keepsake to bring out each year 🎄.

📏 Pattern Details

This is a counted digital cross stitch pattern designed for 14-count and 16-count Aida. It uses only full cross stitches, making the stitching method straightforward while still allowing rich colour and shading.

• Stitch count: 253 × 258 stitches.
• Ideal for 14-count and 16-count Aida.
• Approx. 18.1 × 18.4 in (45.9 × 46.8 cm) on 14-count Aida.
• Approx. 15.8 × 16.1 in (40.2 × 41.0 cm) on 16-count Aida.
• Designed for DMC floss to capture Santa’s rich reds, soft whites, and the puppies’ natural coat tones.
• Stitches used: full cross stitches only.
• Digital PDF pattern only – no fabric, floss, needles, or printed charts are included.

Why This Pattern Stands Out

Santa Holding Two Puppies stands out for its simple, close-up composition that feels personal and easy to display. The focus stays on expressive faces and soft textures, making the finished work feel warm and immediate, even from across the room.

Because the background is clean and uncluttered, this design suits many decorating styles and frames beautifully with a wide mat. It is an excellent choice for stitchers who want a festive piece with a clear subject and a gentle, family-friendly mood.

The Stitching Experience

Stitching this pattern is steady and enjoyable, with clear areas to complete in stages: Santa’s hat and face, the white beard and trim, and then each puppy. Watching the puppies’ eyes and facial features come to life is especially rewarding, and progress is easy to see as the portrait builds.

Because it uses only full cross stitches, the technique stays simple, making it a comfortable choice for returning stitchers who want a polished result without specialty stitches. The square finish size works well for framing, and it can be displayed as a Christmas accent in a living room or given as a heartfelt gift to a dog lover.

📄 Included Files

• Black & white chart PDF with a clear symbol grid.
• Coloured chart PDF to help track your stitching visually.
• Pattern Keeper compatible file for digital stitching (when used with your own device and app).
• Stitched preview view and grid view inside the PDFs, plus a full DMC floss key showing symbols and thread codes.

✅ How It Works

• Add this digital cross stitch pattern to your basket.
• Complete your order using secure, trusted payment methods at checkout.
• Once payment is confirmed, download your files from your order page and, where provided, from your confirmation email.
• Print the charts at home or view them on a tablet or computer while you stitch.

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