Grasshopper Figure

About This Design

This grasshopper design stitches out at 109.6 × 166.1 mm (4.3 × 6.5 in) and uses 6 thread colors across 6 color changes. Total count is 15,451 stitches at a density of about 84.9 stitches/cm².

At The Machine

• Estimated stitch-out time: ~26 minutes at 600 spm
• Color changes: 6, automatic trims: 6
• 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 84.9 stitches/cm² the fill is moderate: one layer of medium-weight cut-away handles most wovens, while knits want a second layer or a fusible backing. At 109.6 × 166.1 mm plan on 6×10 in or larger, and mark your centre lines before hooping.

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:

• 996 Medium Electric Blue
• 3746 Dark Blue Violet
• 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta
• 645 Very Dark Beaver Gray
• 321 Red
• 776 Medium Pink

Stitching Notes

With 6 colors and 6 changes you can pre-wind the whole set before you start and never leave the machine. 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.