Let It Snow Ornaments - PDF

Let It Snow Ornaments – Cross Stitch PDF Pattern by Kooler Design Studio

The Let It Snow Ornaments pattern, catalog number KDS #1483, is a cross stitch embroidery design created by Linda Gillum for Kooler Design Studio, Inc. Published in 2013 as part of the Kooler Classic Charts collection, this downloadable PDF pattern guides stitchers through creating a set of charming holiday ornament designs — perfect seasonal decorations for Christmas trees, gift tags, or framed displays. The pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent starting point for those new to counted cross stitch while still offering enough detail to engage more experienced needleworkers.

What You Will Make

This pattern produces a collection of Let It Snow themed ornaments, each stitched individually and suitable for display as finished holiday decorations. The designs incorporate classic winter and Christmas imagery rendered in a cheerful, colorful palette drawn from a broad range of DMC embroidery floss colors. Because the stitch count varies by ornament, stitchers can select individual motifs or complete the full set, making this pattern flexible for a variety of project sizes and gifting needs.

Techniques Used

The Let It Snow Ornaments pattern employs several fundamental and decorative embroidery techniques that together create richly detailed, textured finished pieces:

• Full Cross Stitch: The primary technique used to fill in the main design areas, worked over one square of Aida fabric using 3 strands of DMC floss. Full cross stitches form the solid blocks of color that define the ornament shapes and figures.
• Quarter Stitch (1/4 Stitch): Used alongside full cross stitches to create smoother curves and more refined edges within the design. Quarter stitches are also worked with 3 strands of floss.
• Backstitch: Applied as outlines and fine detail lines to define shapes, add contrast, and bring the design to life. Backstitching is worked with either 1 or 2 strands of floss depending on the area being outlined, allowing for variation in line weight and visual emphasis.
• French Knots: Small, raised decorative knots that add dimensional texture and fine detail — such as dots, eyes, or decorative accents — to the ornament designs. French knots in this pattern are worked using 1 strand of floss.
• Straight Stitch: Simple single stitches used for fine linear details. Straight stitches are worked with 1 strand of floss, providing delicate accents that complement the other techniques.

Stitches at a Glance

• Full Cross Stitch – 3 strands of DMC floss
• Quarter Stitch – 3 strands of DMC floss
• Backstitch – 1 to 2 strands of DMC floss
• French Knot – 1 strand of DMC floss
• Straight Stitch – 1 strand of DMC floss

Materials Required

Fabric

The design is stitched on 14-count White Aida fabric. Aida is the most widely used counted cross stitch fabric, featuring an evenly woven grid that makes it easy to count and place stitches accurately — ideal for beginners. The 14-count designation means there are 14 stitching squares per inch, producing a medium-scale stitch size well suited to detailed ornament designs. Because the stitch count varies between individual ornaments in this collection, stitchers are advised to add 4 to 6 inches to each measured dimension when cutting fabric to ensure adequate borders for finishing and framing.

Embroidery Floss

The pattern calls for DMC embroidery floss in a wide range of colors to capture the festive, multi-hued character of the ornament designs. The full color palette includes the following DMC thread numbers:

• DMC 209 – used for cross stitch, quarter stitch, and backstitch
• DMC 211 – used for cross stitch and quarter stitch