Victorian Winter Skaters – Cross Stitch Design PDF

Step onto a frozen village pond with Victorian Winter Skaters – Cross Stitch Design PDF, a graceful scene of couples and children enjoying a snowy afternoon on the ice. Flowing coats, full skirts, and softly coloured houses in the distance create a nostalgic winter moment that feels gentle, elegant, and full of quiet joy.

⭐ Product Overview

This design shows two finely dressed Victorian couples gliding hand in hand across a frozen pond, framed by a snowy village, bare winter trees, and softly glowing clouds. Children play together in the middle distance, while cottages and a church tower complete the sense of a friendly, storybook winter gathering.

The wide landscape layout makes a beautiful focal piece over a mantel, piano, or sideboard, and it also works wonderfully as a thoughtful handmade gift for anyone who loves historical scenes and classic Christmas décor. The refined colour palette of soft pastels, warm browns, and crisp winter whites gives the finished piece an elegant, timeless look that suits both traditional and modern homes.

📏 Pattern Details

This is a counted digital cross stitch pattern designed for 14-count and 16-count Aida. The long, scenic format offers plenty of detail while still being comfortable for steady, relaxed stitching sessions.

• Stitch count: 368 × 245 stitches.
• Ideal for 14-count and 16-count Aida.
• Approx. 26.3 × 17.5 in (66.8 × 44.5 cm) on 14-count Aida.
• Approx. 23.0 × 15.3 in (58.4 × 38.9 cm) on 16-count Aida.
• Designed for DMC floss to capture the soft blues, rich reds, gentle mauves, and winter whites in the clothing, trees, and snowy ground.
• Stitches used: full cross stitches only, for clear coverage and a classic cross stitch finish.
• Digital PDF pattern only – no fabric, floss, needles, or printed charts are included.

Why This Pattern Stands Out

Victorian Winter Skaters stands out for its graceful movement and storytelling composition. The two main couples draw your eye from left to right across the ice, their swirling coats and skirts suggesting dance-like steps while the children and village buildings add depth and charm to the background.

At 368 × 245 stitches, the design has a generous presence without feeling overwhelming, allowing for expressive faces, detailed garments, and softly shaded snow. The muted winter sky and distant trees provide a calm backdrop that highlights the rich colours of the clothing, giving the finished piece the feel of a Victorian winter painting translated into thread.

The Stitching Experience

Stitching this pattern becomes a satisfying long-term project, perfect for enjoying over many winter evenings. With only full cross stitches used, the technique stays simple; the interest comes from watching each figure, coat, and house appear as you move steadily across the scene.

On 14-count Aida, the piece finishes as a bold statement for a main wall; on 16-count, it becomes slightly smaller and more refined, ideal for framing above a fireplace or console table. Many stitchers may like to work one group at a time—first a couple, then the children, then the cottages—turning the large design into a series of manageable, rewarding milestones.

📄 Included Files

• Black & white chart PDF with a clear symbol grid for accurate stitching and easy reading under different lighting conditions.
• Coloured chart PDF with block colours to help you follow the design visually and keep track of your progress across the wide scene.
• Pattern Keeper compatible file for digital stitching when used with your own device and app.
• Stitched preview and grid views inside the PDFs, plus a full DMC floss key showing every symbol and thread number.

✅ 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 at your own pace.

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