Chart: Carcassonne – Cross Stitch Pattern

Dominating the Aude Valley for centuries, the city of Carcassonne is one of Europe's most beautiful medieval ensembles. With its impressive fortifications, fifty-two towers, and iconic castle, it immediately transports visitors to the heart of the Middle Ages.

This cross-stitch creation showcases all the majesty of the famous fortified city in a soft and luminous palette. The ramparts, slender towers, and elegant silhouettes invite you to stroll through the historic streets of this exceptional site, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. Perfectly suited for personalizing a lunch bag, a travel accessory, or an everyday object, this embroidery will appeal to lovers of French heritage and destinations full of character.

The model was stitched on 5.5 stitches/cm Aida fabric in color 644 from DMC. This support highlights the many architectural details of the composition while offering great comfort for stitching. You can also create this design on 11 threads/cm linen fabric, stitched over 2 warp and 2 weft threads. The resulting dimensions will be identical. Ecru, natural, or light beige fabrics particularly complement the warm shades of the stones and enhance the authentic spirit of this historical scene.

The charts are printed with symbols and colors (DMC reference) on 6 pages.

Pattern size:

• 110 × 108 stitches, or approximately 20 × 19.6 cm
• Dimensions calculated for embroidery on 11 threads/cm linen fabric stitched over 2 warp and 2 weft threads, or on 5.5 stitches/cm Aida fabric