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Gothic Cat Librarian. Keeper of Forbidden Books
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A Victorian gothic cross stitch pattern PDF: a tuxedo cat in a striped high-collar dress stands guard over a forbidden red book, haloed by a full moon with bats circling the night sky. Beginner friendly counted cross stitch chart - instant download.
The keeper of forbidden books is stitched in full crosses only, no backstitch, no fractional stitches, in 11 DMC colours (3 strands), so this dark Victorian portrait is genuinely easy even for your first larger project. A moody piece of gothic decor for a bookshelf nook, reading corner or spooky gallery wall, and it works far beyond Halloween.
🧵 PATTERN DETAILS • Stitch count: 101 × 132 (5,636 stitches) • Aida 14 ct: 7.21 × 9.43" (18.3 × 23.9 cm) • Aida 16 ct: 6.31 × 8.25" (16.0 × 21.0 cm) • Aida 18 ct: 5.61 × 7.33" (14.3 × 18.6 cm) • Evenweave 28: 7.21 × 9.43" (18.3 × 23.9 cm) Design size only, please add extra fabric for framing or finishing. • Colours: 11 DMC colours, 3 strands • Skill level: beginner, full crosses only, no backstitch
🛒 WHAT YOU GET Your instant download includes: - full-color symbol chart with the notes and color checklist pages to track your progress as you go - printer-friendly black & white symbol chart - DMC floss color list - realistic stitched preview - beginner's guide - editable OXS file compatible with Pattern Keeper, MacStitch and WinStitch. Nothing is shipped, just download, print, and start stitching today.
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This pattern is for personal use. You can stitch it for yourself and stitch it as a gift. Please do not resell, share, copy or redistribute the files, sell the chart as your own, or use it for mass production. The design and the chart stay the property of Stitch Jam Studio.
Good to know
You are buying a PDF chart, not a finished piece and not a kit. No fabric, floss or hoop is included. Colors on a screen can look different from real DMC floss. The preview shows how the finished piece could look. Your result depends on fabric count and floss. Files are in English. You need a PDF reader to open the charts. Free ones work fine.
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