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Gold Star Cross Stitch Pattern

A classic five-point star with an outline, a warm gold fill and a pale centre. It works on its own or repeated as a border on a larger piece.

Gold Star chart with symbols

Colour and symbol key

SymbolColourNameStitches
Ochre symbol #B9831C Ochre 50
Gold symbol #E8B634 Gold 49
Butter symbol #F7DD86 Butter 9
Total108

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

Finished size

FabricStitched area
11-count Aida1.36 × 1.36 in (3.5 × 3.5 cm)
14-count Aida1.07 × 1.07 in (2.7 × 2.7 cm)
16-count Aida0.94 × 0.94 in (2.4 × 2.4 cm)
18-count Aida0.83 × 0.83 in (2.1 × 2.1 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.

New to charts? Read how to read a cross stitch chart.

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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