Warm Rustic Fruit Basket with Blueberries
Explore more patterns
Download the free PDF chart once you sign in.
Did you know?
A fruit basket gathering speaks to an ancient tradition of abundance and seasonal harvest. Throughout history, still-life paintings of fruit have symbolized prosperity, fertility, and the fleeting perfection of nature's bounty. Blueberries in particular—those dark jeweled berries visible here—were once gathered wild by indigenous peoples and remain celebrated today for their rich anthocyanins and deep blue color. Bananas, apples, pears, and berries together form the timeless language of harvest, a visual shorthand for gratitude and the simple pleasures of fresh produce at its peak.
- Stitch count: 213 x 137
- 49 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 329 times
213 x 137 stitches 49 colors
Pattern description
This warm, rustic fruit basket brings harvest abundance to life with 49 DMC thread colors capturing rich golden tones, deep berry blues, and vibrant leafy greens. The composition balances a woven basket overflowing with bananas, apples, and pears, anchored by a generous scatter of plump blueberries and fresh foliage at the base—a design rich with natural color variation and dimensional depth. At 213 × 213 stitches, this counted cross-stitch pattern rewards advanced needleworkers with its intricate shading and subtle gradations, perfect for stitchers seeking a rewarding project that celebrates orchard freshness and kitchen comfort.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 213 x 137 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 15.2 x 9.8 inches or 387 x 249 mm
Suggested Material Size: 21.1 x 15.7 inches or 537 x 399 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
