🌲The Forest & the Fox🦊 – Free One‑Color Cross Stitch Pattern

This article introduces two free one‑color cross‑stitch patterns featuring woodland motifs: an owl, a fox, and a quiet forest under the moon. Although the designs are larger in size (188×247 and 183×246 stitches), the single‑color stitching and clean shapes make them approachable even for beginners. The chart lists DMC 310 (black), but if stitching on dark fabric, please use white thread as shown in the sample.

A Quiet Story Told in a Single Color

Some designs don’t need many colors to feel alive. A single thread, moving steadily across the fabric, can create a world of its own—shadows of trees, the curve of a fox’s tail, the stillness of night. That was the idea behind this pattern set: to capture a small woodland story using only one color, letting the shapes speak for themselves.

I chose this motif because forests and night creatures carry a timeless calm. They feel both mysterious and comforting, and they translate beautifully into simple silhouettes. For stitchers looking for a large but not overwhelming project, or for those who enjoy one‑color patterns that are easy to follow, these designs offer a balanced solution. The outlines are bold, the details are not overly fine, and the rhythm of stitching becomes pleasantly meditative.

A Note on Thread Color

The chart specifies DMC 310 (black), but if you plan to stitch on dark or black fabric—as shown in the sample—please switch to white thread for the best contrast.

This small adjustment transforms the design into a striking, glowing scene.

Whether framed as a pair or stitched individually, these patterns bring a quiet woodland atmosphere to your space—simple, calm, and a little bit magical.

The Forest & the Fox 2

1 DMC colors

Cloth : Aida

Stitch Count : 188(w) x 247(h)

14 ct : 34.12 x 44.83 cm--13.43 x 17.65 inch

16 ct : 29.84 x 39.21 cm--11.75 x 15.44 inch

18 ct : 26.52 x 34.84 cm--10.44 x 13.72 inch

The Forest & the Fox 

1 DMC colors

Cloth : Aida

Stitch Count : 183(w) x 246(h)

14 ct : 33.21 x 44.65 cm--13.08 x 17.58 inch

16 ct : 29.05 x 39.05 cm--11.44 x 15.37 inch

18 ct : 25.81 x 34.70 cm--10.16 x 13.66 inch

Feel free to sell the finished pieces you create using these patterns.

We warmly encourage you to transform them into unique works—adapt, combine, and reimagine them into creations that reflect your own artistic voice.

However, please note that redistribution or resale of the pattern files themselves—whether in digital or printed form—is strictly prohibited.

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 😊Happy creation !