Green Two-Color Names of Allah Counted Cross-Stitch

Pattern description

This classic counted cross-stitch design brings together selected Divine Names in crisp green thread on white Aida fabric. The pattern spans 89 × 89 stitches and uses just two DMC colors, making it an accessible intermediate project without sacrificing visual impact. The layered decorative border frames the central text in a lush, leafy vine motif that echoes the green palette throughout.

The Names of Allah hold profound spiritual significance in Islamic tradition, each representing distinct attributes of the Divine—mercy, peace, strength, justice, and more. Stitching these sacred words as a counted cross-stitch piece transforms a meditative spiritual practice into a tangible needlework keepsake. The compact stitch count and simplified two-color palette make this an ideal gift for both experienced needleworkers seeking a contemplative project and those new to counted embroidery seeking meaningful subject matter.

The stitched lettering reads: البسملة (Al-Basmalah — In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)

السلام (As-Salam — The Peace)

الشراب (Ash-Sharab — The Drink)

المقسم (Al-Muqsim — The Divider)

الحشو (Al-Hashu — The Gatherer)

الروف (Ar-Rauf — The Clement)

والملة (Wa Al-Millah — And the Faith)

ذو الجلال والكرام (Dhu Al-Jalal Wa Al-Ikram — The Possessor of Majesty and Generosity)

المشدد (Al-Mushaddid — The Strengthener)

الجامع (Al-Jami — The Gatherer)

الشنغي (Ash-Shanqi — [uncertain transliteration]).