Free Crow, Spiderweb and Gothic Rose Wreath Hand Embroidery Pattern PDF
A dark crow perches on a twisted branch inside a wreath of burgundy, forest-green and cream roses. Deep foliage, berry sprays, warm ochre twigs and layered spiderwebs surround the bird. This free crow, spiderweb and gothic rose wreath hand embroidery pattern comes with printable outlines, a separate DMC color and stitch guide, and optional gridded references. Use the color preview to plan the finished look, then choose a labeled outline size for your project.
Intermediate / 3-8 inch outlines / 14 suggested DMC colors
About This Crow, Spiderweb and Gothic Rose Wreath Embroidery Pattern
The crow carries the darkest broad shape, with long wing and tail feathers providing its internal structure. Roses form larger anchors above and below the branch rather than a uniform floral band. Cream blooms and pale web threads lift the otherwise dark palette. The branch introduces irregular wood-grain direction, contrasting with curved rose petals and smoother feather groups. Small gaps between these textures keep the bird's silhouette distinct.
The most demanding details are the feather groups, layered rose petals and delicate web bridges. Plan those areas before dense fills: the colored reference shows their relative scale, while the outline locates their edges. Preserve the spaces between neighboring motifs so each part of the composition remains distinct.
Crow, Spiderweb and Gothic Rose Wreath Embroidery Pattern Preview
This public preview is watermarked. The clean black-and-white outlines are inside the printable pattern PDF below.
What You'll Get
- An eight-page printable pattern PDF with a colored sample and clean outlines labeled 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 inches.
- A separate 14-color DMC guide with suggested stitches, motif-specific thread placement and stitching order.
- A two-page pixelized reference PDF with 150 x 150 and 200 x 200 image grids.
These are digital PDF resources. Fabric, floss, needles, hoops and a finished stitched piece are not included.
Recommended Hoop Size
The supplied stitch guide recommends 8-9 inches / 20-23 cm. The outline PDF includes pages labeled for 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8-inch hoops; a recommendation larger than 8 inches does not mean an additional outline size is included.
Use the larger outline for the feather groups, layered rose petals and delicate web bridges. Smaller versions compress these details and may need a simplified stitch plan. The PDF is formatted on Letter paper and its printing note says to select fit to page. Measure the printed design before transferring it, because printer margins can change the finished dimensions.
Pattern Difficulty
Intermediate, as labeled in the supplied guide. The feather groups, layered rose petals and delicate web bridges require controlled spacing and clean edges, while the filled motifs need consistent stitch direction. Practice the relevant stitches on spare fabric before starting the detailed areas; this is not presented as a first-stitch beginner pattern.
Suggested DMC Colors
The supplied guide proposes 14 DMC colors, combining near-black plumage, deep burgundy and forest green roses, cream blooms and pale taupe webs. Treat this as a suggested palette rather than a guarantee that a screen or print preview exactly matches physical thread.
Check the complete thread-to-motif assignments and strand counts in the PDF, and compare important shades with your actual floss under your stitching light.
Recommended Embroidery Stitches
These stitch choices summarize the supplied guide's recommendations for this design. Follow the PDF for exact thread placement and strand counts.
- Long-and-short stitch: crow plumage.
- Padded satin stitch: burgundy and green rose petals.
- Fishbone stitch: foliage.
- Stem stitch: vines and branch.
- Backstitch: web spokes and bird details.
How to Stitch This Pattern
This short sequence follows the design's structure; use the included guide alongside the full-size outline.
Step 1
Trace the crow, twisted branch, rose centers and main web spokes.
Step 2
Fill feather groups from head toward tail and define the beak, feet and eye with fine details.
Step 3
Work burgundy, green and cream rose petals, then add vein-led leaves and the woody branch.
Step 4
Complete the web arcs, small spider, berries and pale highlights without thickening the open web lines.
Before finishing, inspect the feather groups, layered rose petals and delicate web bridges, secure the thread ends and check for puckering. Remove transfer marks according to the marking product's instructions. See pattern transfer methods and finishing an embroidery hoop for the general techniques.
Download the Free Crow, Spiderweb and Gothic Rose Wreath Embroidery Pattern
The three PDFs are available separately. The clean outlines are included in the main pattern PDF.
Printable pattern and clean outlines
Eight pages: a colored sample, printing information and outlines labeled for six hoop sizes.
3.3 MBDMC color and stitch guide
The supplied 14-color guide includes motif assignments, stitch suggestions and a stitching sequence.
1.1 MBOptional gridded visual reference
Two pages of image-based grids at 150 x 150 and 200 x 200 cells. This is separate from the hand-embroidery outline.
0.1 MBOptional Gridded Pattern
The pixelized PDF overlays a grid on the colored reference image. It includes versions labeled 150 x 150 and 200 x 200 stitches, with the following fabric-count dimensions printed in the file.
| Grid | 14-count Aida | 16-count Aida | 18-count Aida |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 x 150 | 27.2 cm / 10.7 in | 23.8 cm / 9.4 in | 21.2 cm / 8.3 in |
| 200 x 200 | 36.3 cm / 14.3 in | 31.8 cm / 12.5 in | 28.2 cm / 11.1 in |
These dimensions describe the grid, not the outline hoop sizes. The image grids are visual references; they do not provide a symbol-by-symbol DMC cross-stitch key. For ordinary surface hand embroidery, use the clean outline and the separate stitch guide instead.
Crow, Spiderweb and Gothic Rose Wreath Embroidery Pattern FAQ
Is this a hand embroidery pattern?
Yes. The clean outlines and stitch guide are for surface hand embroidery. The gridded reference is a separate optional resource.
What hoop sizes are included?
The outline pages are labeled 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 inches. The stitch guide recommends 8-9 inches / 20-23 cm for this design. Measure your print before transferring.
Are DMC colors and stitch suggestions included?
Yes. The separate guide contains a 14-color suggested palette and motif-specific stitch instructions for Crow, Spiderweb and Gothic Rose Wreath.
What skill level is this design?
The supplied guide labels it intermediate. Allow time for the feather groups, layered rose petals and delicate web bridges rather than treating it as a simple beginner outline.
Is this a machine embroidery file or a physical item?
No. These are downloadable PDFs, not machine-ready PES, DST or other stitch files. No physical item is shipped.