Evergreen Holly Bookmark with Jewel-Toned Berries
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Holly has been a symbol of winter evergreen vitality for millennia, prized by ancient Romans and Celts as a protective plant during the dark season. Its sharp, glossy leaves and scarlet berries create one of nature's most recognizable color pairings—a combination so evocative that it became the visual backbone of modern Christmas imagery and holiday tradition.
- Stitch count: 35 x 99
- 6 colors in the palette
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35 x 99 stitches 6 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross stitch bookmark features a vertical garland of deep forest green foliage punctuated by bright red holly berries and golden accent stitches, creating a rich festive mood in a compact 35 × 99 stitch format. The repeating motif builds a cohesive holiday pattern that feels both traditional and modern, ideal for stitchers seeking an intermediate-level project with satisfying color contrast.
At just six DMC thread colors, this design showcases excellent color economy. The palette moves from pale to mid to deep greens for dimensional foliage, relies on vibrant red for berry clusters, and uses warm gold to catch light and draw the eye upward and downward through the composition—a classic holiday combination that works beautifully on light Aida.
Bookmarks are among the most gratifying small projects to gift or keep. This holly-and-berry design slides easily into books as a reader's companion and makes a polished present for teachers, librarians, or anyone who loves seasonal needlework. The narrow width ensures quick stitching without sacrificing visual impact, and the symmetrical repeat pattern means even pacing throughout the project.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 35 x 99 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.5 x 7.1 inches or 64 x 180 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.4 x 13 inches or 214 x 330 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
