Bring a touch of playful Christmas warmth to your stitching with Santa Stocking Kittens – Cross Stitch Pattern PDF. Santa pauses by a garland-trimmed mantel as three curious kittens peek out from cosy red stockings, creating a sweet holiday scene filled with gentle humour and charm.
⭐ Product Overview
This design features Santa in his classic red suit, softly shaded and warmly lit, as he looks toward three kittens nestled in Christmas stockings. Evergreen garland, candlelight, and festive red bows frame the scene, while the kittens’ bright faces add a light-hearted focal point.
The tall format suits a hallway, mantel area, or a cosy reading corner, and it is especially lovely for cat lovers who enjoy traditional Christmas décor with a playful twist. It also makes a thoughtful handmade gift for family members, neighbours, or anyone who smiles at classic Santa scenes 🎄.
📏 Pattern Details
This is a counted digital cross stitch pattern designed for 14-count and 16-count Aida. The design offers detailed shading in Santa’s suit and the kittens’ faces, balanced by clear festive elements like stockings and garland.
- Stitch count: 258 × 353 stitches.
- Ideal for 14-count and 16-count Aida.
- Approx. 18.4 × 25.2 in (46.8 × 64.0 cm) on 14-count Aida.
- Approx. 16.1 × 22.1 in (41.0 × 56.0 cm) on 16-count Aida.
- Designed for DMC floss to capture Santa’s rich reds, soft whites, warm candlelight, and natural kitten 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 Stocking Kittens stands out for its delightful storytelling and close-up composition. The stockings create a neat row of focal points, and the kittens’ faces bring immediate personality, while Santa’s gentle pose keeps the overall mood calm and tender.
The mix of classic holiday elements—garland, candles, red bows, and Santa’s traditional suit—feels timeless and easy to display each year. At the same time, the kittens add a charming surprise that makes this design especially memorable for cat lovers and gift stitching.
The Stitching Experience
Stitching this piece is steady and satisfying, with clear sections that build naturally from Santa’s suit to the stockings and garland details. The kittens’ faces make excellent milestones, and the warm candlelit background gives a soft, finished look as the shading comes together.
Because it uses full cross stitches only, the stitching method stays simple while the artwork remains richly detailed. The tall format frames beautifully for narrow wall spaces, and many stitchers enjoy completing one stocking at a time for an organised, rewarding sense of progress.
📄 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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