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Gold star

A compact star for a corner or a small gift.

Gold star cross stitch chart, 13 by 12 stitches, one color, DMC 725

13 × 12 stitches, 59 of them filled. Symbols below are the ones the editor assigns, with the most common color first. The printable PDF is $5.99 for this pattern and repeats this floss table with the paged symbol chart.

You can stitch this chart and sell the finished piece. Saving stays in this browser. Export JSON from the editor if you want a backup.

Finished size

Aida, stitched over one thread. Cut size adds 3 inches on every side. Other counts, and evenweave or linen over two threads, are on the cross stitch calculator.

FabricFinishedCut size
14-count Aida0.9 in × 0.9 in (2.4 cm × 2.2 cm)6.9 in × 6.9 in (17.6 cm × 17.4 cm)
16-count Aida0.8 in × 0.8 in (2.1 cm × 1.9 cm)6.8 in × 6.8 in (17.3 cm × 17.1 cm)
18-count Aida0.7 in × 0.7 in (1.8 cm × 1.7 cm)6.7 in × 6.7 in (17.1 cm × 16.9 cm)

Floss

Skein estimates assume 2 strands on 14-count Aida. They are a planning figure, about one skein per 2,000 stitches.

SymbolDMCNameStitchesSkeins
A725Topaz Med Lt590.03

How to stitch

The star is one color, DMC 725. The top point and the two lower tips are single stitches, and the lower tips sit apart from the body. Start at the center and count out to each point.

Reading the thick grid lines and the center marks is covered in how to read a pattern.

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Gold star

Turn a photo into an editable cross stitch chart in your browser. Photos stay on this device. Color preview and symbol PNGs are free. The printable PDF, with the floss list and skein estimates, is $5.99 for one pattern and can be exported again after you edit it.

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Logos and pixel art: 5–15 colors. Portraits: 20–30. Landscapes: 25–35. Detail comes from stitch count, not from adding more colors.

Finished 0.9 in × 0.9 in (2.4 cm × 2.2 cm). Cut 6.9 in × 6.9 in. 2 isolated stitches.