The Cottage Gardener Cross Stitch Pattern

Step into The Cottage Gardener, a warm and wonderfully detailed cross stitch pattern inspired by slow afternoons spent among flowers, terracotta pots, well-loved tools, and muddy gardening boots.

A sleepy ginger cat has claimed the best spot on the potting shelves, surrounded by cheerful sunflowers, leafy plants, a watering can, flower pots, garden tools, and a pair of green boots waiting for the next trip outdoors.

With its rich greens, golden yellows, warm terracotta shades, and rustic details, this design brings the charm of a traditional cottage garden indoors. It makes a beautiful statement piece for a cottagecore kitchen, garden room, sunroom, craft room, or cozy country home.

This listing is for a DIGITAL cross stitch pattern only. No physical product, fabric, thread, or frame will be shipped.

Your pattern files are designed to provide a clear and enjoyable stitching experience and are suitable for traditional printed-chart stitching as well as digital use with Pattern Keeper.

A lovely project for gardeners, cat lovers, cottagecore enthusiasts, and stitchers who enjoy detailed patterns that slowly reveal an entire little world.

🧵Stitching Experience
The Cottage Gardener is a large, detailed project best suited to intermediate and experienced stitchers, or confident beginners ready to take on a longer piece.
At 260 × 300 stitches, this is the kind of pattern to enjoy slowly rather than finish in a weekend. The different garden elements create natural sections to work on one at a time—from the sleepy cat and hanging tools to the sunflowers, watering can, flower pots, and green gardening boots.
The variety of colors and individual motifs keeps the project interesting as the complete cottage garden scene gradually comes to life.

❤️ Why You'll Love This Pattern:
A large 300 × 300 stitch statement pattern
Combines cottagecore, gardening, flowers, and cats in one design
Filled with charming details to discover while stitching
Beautiful earthy palette of greens, terracotta, golden yellow, and warm neutrals
Individual elements provide satisfying mini-sections within the larger project
A wonderful project for slow, relaxing stitching
Perfect for framing as cottagecore or country-style wall décor
A thoughtful handmade piece for gardeners and cat lovers
Pattern Keeper compatible
Digital PDF pattern for convenient access

Grid Area    271 x 306  =  49.2 x 55.5 cm 19.4 × 21.9 in 
Used Area    262 x 303  =  47.5 x 55.0 cm 18.7 × 21.7 in
Stitches    45735          B/S    1555
20 colors 

Dimensions:
14 ct (47.5 x 55.0 cm) (18.7 x 21.6 in.)
16 ct (41.6 x 48.1 cm) (16.4 x 18.9 in.)
18 ct (37.0 x 42.8 cm) (14.6 x 16.8 in.)
20 ct (33.3 x 38.5 cm) (13.1 x 15.1 in.)
22 ct (30.2 x 35.0 cm) (11.9 x 13.8 in.)
25 ct (26.6 x 30.8 cm) (10.5 x 12.1 in.)
28 ct (23.8 x 27.5 cm) (9.4 x 10.8 in.)
32 ct (20.8 x 24.1 cm) (8.2 x 9.5 in.)

Important notes
Fabric, floss, needle, and frame are not included
Colors may vary slightly depending on screen/printer settings

Please do not share, resell, or redistribute this digital pattern

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