Remember your new kitten’s first Christmas with an adorable cross-stitch keepsake ornament!

Kitty’s 1st Christmas

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Shown finished as a flat ornament (Finishing instructions not included)

Celebrate your new kitten’s first holiday season with a customizable Christmas cross-stitch ornament! Personalize the name, year, and even the colors for a special keepsake to remember your newest family member’s first Christmas. With a mix of full and 3/4 cross stitches, back and straight stitches, and french knots, this cross-stitch pattern is small enough to be a fun challenge for the beginner stitcher and special enough to keep the advanced stitcher enjoying every stitch. The perfect handmade project for a cute and personal gift or for your own holiday heirloom, make Kitty’s 1st Christmas one you’ll never forget!

Also available in Just CrossStitch magazine!

Cover of Just CrossStitch Magazine Christmas Ornaments 2020 issue

*Includes instructions to finish as a flat ornament, does not include full color chart

Pet's 1st Christmas, cross stitch pattern bundle by Chrissy Habblett of Handmade with Chrissy, shown as flat ornaments

Coordinates with

Puppy’s 1st Christmas

cross-stitch pattern

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About the design:

  • Design Size: 3.44”H x 2.72”W (when stitched on 18 ct)
  • Stitches used: full cross stitches, 3/4 cross stitches, back/straight stitches, and french knots
  • Cover model was stitched on 18 count antique white Aida cloth and finished as a standard flat ornament.
    • Note: Finishing instructions not included.
  • The design can be customized with the kitten’s name and applicable year
  • The design may also be used for any other charted stitch craft including needlepoint, tapestry embroidery, C2C crochet, and many more
  • Coordinates with Puppy’s 1st Christmas digital PDF cross-stitch pattern, also available on Etsy. (Click “Add both to cart” to save 15% off both!)

Pattern includes:

  • Finished model image for reference
  • Recommended materials list and color keys (including both Sullivans USA and DMC embroidery floss codes)
  • Hi-res charts ideal for zooming in on a tablet or screen
  • Full color as well as print-friendly* chart and key (*black and white with only color back stitch and beads to save on ink)
  • BONUS customization chart to personalize with the kitty’s name and year!

Kitty's 1st Christmas, cross stitch pattern by Chrissy Habblett of Handmade with Chrissy, shown as a flat ornament surrounded by festive props

Recommended materials and finishing tips coming soon. Please feel free to contact me in the meantime with any questions!

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