Embroidered Festive Hand Towel

MATERIALS:
• Velour towel measuring 12 x 19.5in (30.5 x 49.5cm) with 14-count Aida inset
• Basting thread
• Tapestry needle, no. 24
• Scissors
 
THREADS:
• DMC six-strand embroidery thread, one skein: 321 Red
 
PATTERN:
• To use the pattern for this towel, zoom in on the step 1 image and right click to download and print.

Following the chart and color key above (in step one), begin stitching at the center over one square of Aida band using two strands of thread. Stitching area: 59 x 25 sts, 4¼ x 1¾in (10.5 x 7cm).

FINISHING:
 
Remove the basting threads. Press lightly from the wrong side on a padded surface.

TIP:
 
Try changing the snowflake color to match your decor.

Excerpted with permission from 100 Mini Cross Stitch Designs by Rosemary Drysdale.