Cat in Christmas Stocking

About This Design

This cat in christmas stocking design stitches out at 52.9 × 75.0 mm (2.1 × 3.0 in) and uses 9 thread colors across 8 color changes. Total count is 6,728 stitches at a density of about 169.6 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~11 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 8, automatic trims: 4
• Follow the color sequence table above — thread numbers refer to the chart programmed in the file; match them to your brand by color.

Fabric & Hooping

At about 169.6 stitches/cm² this is a dense fill that pulls hard on the fabric. Back it with firm cut-away, add a water-soluble topping on towelling or fleece, and pick a stable woven over anything stretchy. At 52.9 × 75.0 mm a 4×4 in hoop is plenty.

Thread Colors in This Design

DST files store stitch data but no thread information, so the colors below are our suggested DMC match. Swap in whatever you have in a similar shade:

• 807 Peacock Blue
• 900 Dark Burnt Orange
• 434 Light Brown
• 958 Dark Sea Green
• 3716 Very Light Dusty Rose
• 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz
• 3013 Light Khaki Green
• 776 Medium Pink
• 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta

Stitching Notes

9 colors across 8 changes makes this a real thread-management job: lay the spools out in sequence order first and keep the color chart to hand. DST stores stitch data only, which is why the color list is a suggestion rather than the digitizer's original choice.

What to Make With It

A picture-style design wants a flat, stable surface where it can be seen whole: a framed hoop piece, a quilt centre, a cushion front or the back of a jacket. Avoid stretchy garments, which distort the shape.