Skull Santa Hat Cross Stitch Pattern, Gothic Christmas Tattoo Flash (PDF, OXS)

A grinning skull in a Santa hat with holly, star-bright eyes and a full set of teeth: dark Christmas in traditional tattoo flash style, as a quick cross stitch pattern.

This is a digital PDF (plus OXS) cross stitch pattern, available as an instant download. No physical items will be shipped.

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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
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• 8 DMC colors with big bold shapes that stitch up fast in time for the holidays.
• Gift-friendly size, about 10 x 10 inches on 18 count.

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PATTERN DETAILS
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• Stitch count: 172 x 180 (20,209 stitches)
• Finished size on 18 count Aida: 9.6" x 10.0" (24 x 25 cm)
• Finished size on 14 count Aida: 12.3" x 12.9" (31 x 33 cm)
• Colors: 8 DMC threads
• Skill level: Beginner technique

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WHAT'S INCLUDED
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• Cover page with full color preview and thread key (symbol, DMC number, name, stitch count, skeins)
• Full color chart with symbols, bold gridlines every 10 stitches, center markers
• Black and white symbol chart for printing
• Vector PDF: zooms sharp on a tablet, prints clean at home
• Print-ready letter pages: thread key, page map and numbered chart sections that print on any home printer
• X Marks, our free stitch progress app: scan the QR code on the cover, enter your pattern code, and mark stitches done on your phone, tablet or computer. Your progress saves to your account
• Tablet PDF: one clean symbol chart, tested in Markup R-XP
• OXS file: opens directly in pattern apps like Cross Stitch Saga and Cross Stitch Paradise
• BONUS coloring page PDF of the same design, plus a color guide with every shade (print on cardstock for markers)

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YOU'LL NEED (not included)
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• 18 count Aida, cream or antique white, cut to 16" x 16"
• DMC embroidery floss:
- DMC 310 Black (5 skeins)
- DMC White White (3 skeins)
- DMC 712 Cream (2 skeins)
- DMC 666 Bright Red (2 skeins)
- DMC 910 Emerald Green Dark (1 skein)
- DMC 816 Garnet (1 skein)
- DMC 725 Topaz Medium Light (1 skein)
- DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark (1 skein)
• Size 26 tapestry needle, embroidery hoop or scroll frame

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HOW IT WORKS
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1. Purchase and download the PDF from your Etsy Purchases page (or the email Etsy sends you).
2. Open it on your tablet in your favorite pattern app, or print the chart pages.
3. Stitch with 2 strands of floss, starting from the center arrows.

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GOOD TO KNOW
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• Framed and hoop photos are digital mockups. Your finished piece will follow the chart exactly.
• Colors may look slightly different on different screens.
• For personal use. Please don't share or resell the pattern file. You're welcome to sell a finished piece you stitched yourself.
• Designed by Skull & Cross Stitch using AI image tools, then redrawn and cleaned up by hand for the stitch grid.
• Because this is a digital download, I can't accept returns, but if anything is wrong with your file, message me and I'll make it right.