Bright Golden Banana Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 46 x 46
- 16 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 56 times
46 x 38 stitches 16 colors
Pattern description
This sunny fruit motif captures a single banana in warm golden yellows and honey tones, rendered in a classic side-view composition. The 46 x 46 stitch count makes it an accessible intermediate project that works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric, producing a finished piece roughly 3.3 inches square—perfect for framing, greeting cards, or small decorative accents.
The 16 DMC thread palette blends multiple shades of yellow, cream, and warm brown to create dimensional form and natural rippling across the fruit's skin. Stitchers will appreciate how the graduated color transitions build realistic shadow and highlight without overwhelming complexity, ideal for improving blending techniques.
Whether stitched as a kitchen accent, incorporated into a larger fruit-themed sampler, or gifted to food-enthusiast friends, this straightforward banana design offers satisfying needlework results. Its cheerful golden palette and straightforward subject make it equally suited for summer projects or as part of a playful mixed-produce collection that celebrates fresh, vibrant motifs.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 46 x 38 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.3 x 2.7 inches or 83 x 69 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.2 x 8.6 inches or 233 x 219 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
