Pastel Garden Tools with Watering Can and Shovel
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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: 66 x 66
- 16 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 15 times
66 x 36 stitches 16 colors
Pattern description
Garden enthusiasts and needlework lovers will appreciate this charming counted cross-stitch composition featuring a watering can, shovel, and rake rendered in soft pastels. The gentle peachy, sage green, and sky blue tones create a soothing color palette that evokes springtime planting season. At 66 x 66 stitches, this intermediate-level pattern offers the perfect balance of complexity and accessibility for stitchers ready to move beyond beginner projects.
Working with 16 DMC thread colors across your Aida fabric, you'll build a design that translates beautifully as both a finished needlework piece and a charming home decoration. The horizontal composition makes this pattern ideal for framing above a potting bench, kitchen window, or garden shed wall. This pastoral motif works wonderfully as a gift for gardening enthusiasts or as seasonal springtime décor, and the printable PDF chart format ensures you can start stitching immediately with clear, easy-to-follow guidance.
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: 66 x 36 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.7 x 2.6 inches or 120 x 65 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.6 x 8.5 inches or 270 x 215 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
