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Santa's Rosy Cheeks and Jolly Smile

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Santa Claus evolved from the historical Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Turkish bishop known for his generosity to the poor. Over centuries, Dutch, English, and American traditions transformed him into the jolly, gift-giving figure we know today—his modern red suit, white beard, and rosy cheeks becoming the iconic symbol of Christmas magic and childhood wonder worldwide.

  • Stitch count: 58 x 64
  • 10 colors in the palette
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Santa's Rosy Cheeks and Jolly Smile free cross-stitch pattern

58 x 64 stitches 10 colors

Pattern description

Santa comes to life in this charming 58×58-stitch design with warm peachy tones and a classic cheerful expression. The bold red hat and snow-white beard frame his rosy cheeks and friendly black eyes, capturing the timeless spirit of Christmas morning. At intermediate skill level with ten DMC thread colors, this compact pattern stitches up quickly on Aida fabric and works beautifully as a holiday ornament, greeting card accent, or festive home décor piece.

Material Type: Aida Generic White

Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm

Design Size: 58 x 64 stitches

Sewn Design Size: 4.1 x 4.6 inches or 105 x 116 mm

Suggested Material Size: 10 x 10.5 inches or 255 x 266 mm

Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands