Butterfly Free Cross Stitch Pattern

Free Cross Stitch Pattern: Radiant Wings – A Colorful Butterfly Celebration

Add a splash of joy to your needlework collection with this Butterfly Free Cross Stitch Pattern, Radiant Wings. This vivid butterfly design captures transformation and movement in every stitch. With symmetrical wings bursting in cobalt, orange, lemon, and violet, this pattern is a striking choice for anyone who loves color-rich projects. Whether you frame it, sew it onto a cushion, or gift it, this butterfly is sure to uplift and inspire.

Vibrant Winged Beauty: Pattern Overview

The Butterfly Free Cross Stitch Pattern is perfectly symmetrical, with bold colors on each wing creating a dynamic sense of balance. The upper wings display circles and stripes in fiery oranges and deep blues, while the lower wings sweep into elegant teardrop shapes with radiant yellow and purple tones. The body is slim, stitched in navy and dark blue hues for contrast, and arched antennae add a graceful finish.

This cross stitch pattern is perfect for fans of nature, color studies, and uplifting, joyful imagery. It’s especially suited to crafters seeking a relaxing, visually rich project.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Though composed mostly of full stitches, this cross stitch design free offers an engaging challenge:

Symmetrical design requires careful alignment
Frequent color changes demand attention and planning
Color transitions and shading create a painterly effect

If you’ve completed a few counted cross stitch patterns free, this project will expand your skills without being overwhelming.

Recommended Materials for Butterfly Free Cross Stitch Pattern

To stitch Radiant Wings, gather the following supplies:

Fabric: 14-count white or light neutral Aida; evenweave optional
Thread: DMC embroidery floss (see color table below)
Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle
Optional: Metallic floss for wing accents
Tools: Embroidery hoop or Q-snap frame, scissors, printout, highlighter

This pattern makes a brilliant addition to any collection of cross and stitch or xstitch patterns focused on bold and expressive visuals.

DMC Floss Color Chart

Symbol	DMC Number	Color Name	Stitches
1	DMC BLANK	White	41
2	DMC 02	Tin	32
3	DMC 03	Tin – Medium	44
4	DMC 04	Tin – Dark	48
5	DMC 10	Tender Green – Very Light	115
6	DMC 11	Tender Green – Light	181
7	DMC 27	Violet – White	31
8	DMC 351	Coral	297
9	DMC 445	Lemon – Light	21
10	DMC 501	Blue Green – Dark	3
11	DMC 535	Ash Gray – Very Light	52
12	DMC 550	Violet – Very Dark	125
13	DMC 647	Beaver Gray – Medium	13
14	DMC 740	Tangerine	145
15	DMC 741	Tangerine – Medium	89
16	DMC 791	Cornflower Blue – Very Dark	164
17	DMC 820	Royal Blue – Very Dark	1458
18	DMC 823	Navy Blue – Dark	207
19	DMC 935	Avocado Green – Dark	22
20	DMC 939	Navy Blue – Very Dark	8
21	DMC 955	Nile Green – Light	89
22	DMC 972	Canary – Deep	434
23	DMC 3022	Brown Gray – Medium	35
24	DMC 3033	Mocha Brown – Very Light	105
25	DMC 3371	Black Brown	17
26	DMC 3765	Peacock Blue – Very Dark	185
27	DMC 3837	Lavender – Ultra Dark	139
28	DMC 3844	Bright Turquoise – Dark	292
29	DMC 3865	Winter White	49