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Geometric Bookmark Cross Stitch Pattern

A long, narrow band of nested diamonds with gold centres, framed in navy. Stitch it on Aida band or trim and back it as a bookmark. Repeat or remove motifs to change the length.

Geometric Bookmark chart with symbols

Colour and symbol key

SymbolColourNameStitches
Navy symbol #2E4A7A Navy 108
Terracotta symbol #B85C38 Terracotta 60
Green symbol #4E8B3A Green 40
Gold symbol #E8B634 Gold 5
Total213

Names describe the colours; they are not thread brand codes. Match floss by eye in daylight.

Finished size

FabricStitched area
11-count Aida1.18 × 3.91 in (3.0 × 9.9 cm)
14-count Aida0.93 × 3.07 in (2.4 × 7.8 cm)
16-count Aida0.81 × 2.69 in (2.1 × 6.8 cm)
18-count Aida0.72 × 2.39 in (1.8 × 6.1 cm)

Cut fabric at least 3 in (7–8 cm) larger on every side if you plan to frame it.

How to stitch it

  1. Find the centre of your fabric by folding it in half both ways.
  2. The PDF marks the chart centre with arrows; start there and count outwards.
  3. Use 2 strands on 14-count (3 on 11-count, 1–2 on 18-count).
  4. Stitch each colour’s larger areas first, then outlines, then single stitches.

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Licence

This design is original to Cross Stitch Pattern Maker and shared under CC BY 4.0. Stitch it, gift it or sell the finished piece. If you republish the chart itself or an adaptation, credit this site.

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