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Vaporeon Cross-Stitch Pattern (#0134)

A free, print-ready cross-stitch chart for Vaporeon, built from the classic Gen III (Emerald) sprite and matched to real DMC floss colors. Download the PDF below — it includes the symbol chart, floss legend, and finished-size guide.

Vaporeon cross-stitch preview
44×53
Grid
1,199
Stitches
15
Colors
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✏️ Color-by-number version (PDF) →kid-friendly — print & color the numbered squares

Finished size

14-count Aida
3.1″ × 3.8(7.9 × 9.7 cm)
16-count Aida
2.8″ × 3.3(7.1 × 8.4 cm)
18-count Aida
2.4″ × 2.9(6.1 × 7.4 cm)

DMC floss legend

SymColorDMCNameStitches
X943Green Bright Md210
o934Avocado Grn Black182
*336Navy Blue151
+3766Peacock Blue Light115
#909Emerald Green Vy Dk91
%959Sea Green Med79
/928Gray Green Vy Lt72
=WhiteWhite69
&730Olive Green V Dk58
$340Blue Violet Medium34
@3838Lavender Blue Dark33
03820Straw Dark33
1333Blue Violet Very Dark32
2743Yellow Med31
3799Delft Blue Medium9

Tip: stitch the darkest outline color first, then fill the lighter colors. Use 2 strands over 1 Aida square for full coverage. DMC color matches are the nearest floss to each sprite color — swap in a shade you prefer.

What you’ll need

14-Count Aida Cloth
Even-weave cross-stitch fabric — 14-count is the easiest to count and the most forgiving for beginners.
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Embroidery Floss Set (DMC-compatible)
A big multi-color floss set covers every shade in the legend — match by the DMC code.
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Embroidery Hoop Set
Keeps the Aida taut while you stitch and doubles as the frame when you're done.
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Tapestry Needles (size 24)
Blunt-tip needles slip between Aida holes without splitting threads.
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How to make your Vaporeon cross-stitch

  1. Find the center of your Aida and the center of the chart, and start there so the design stays centered.
  2. Work one color at a time, following the symbol chart — each square is one full cross-stitch.
  3. Use 2 strands of floss over 1 Aida square for solid coverage; match each symbol to its DMC code in the legend.
  4. Stitch the darkest color last if you want to add a backstitch outline — it makes the sprite pop.
  5. Mount the finished piece in the hoop, trim, and it’s ready to hang.

Cross-stitch FAQ

What does “14-count Aida” mean?

It’s 14 squares (stitches) per inch. Higher count = smaller finished piece and finer detail; 14-count is the most beginner-friendly. The finished-size table on this page shows the size at 14, 16, and 18 count.

How much floss do I need?

A single skein of each color is almost always plenty for one sprite — most use only a few feet per color. The legend lists every DMC color and its stitch count.

Do I have to backstitch the outline?

No. The pattern reads fine as plain cross-stitch. A backstitch outline in the darkest color is optional and just sharpens the edges.

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