Kitsune Fox Cross Stitch Pattern + Coloring Page, Japanese Irezumi Tattoo Flash Fox With Maple Leaves and Waves (PDF, OXS)

A sly white fox with red face markings and a fan of red-tipped tails, a braided red rope and gold bell at its neck, ringed by maple leaves and crashing blue waves: Japanese folklore in bold irezumi style as a 12 inch tattoo flash cross stitch pattern.

This is a digital cross stitch pattern (print PDF, tablet PDF and OXS) plus a bonus printable coloring page, 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 in bold flat flash shapes: crisp black linework, creamy white fur and punchy red, blue and green accents.
• About 11.8 x 12 inches on 18 count. Part of the Irezumi collection: Japanese-style tattoo flash with big waves, beasts and bold outlines.

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PATTERN DETAILS
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• Stitch count: 213 x 216 (30,072 stitches)
• Finished size on 18 count Aida: 11.8" x 12.0" (30 x 30 cm)
• Finished size on 14 count Aida: 15.2" x 15.4" (39 x 39 cm)
• Colors: 8 DMC threads
• Skill level: Intermediate

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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 18" x 18"
• DMC embroidery floss:
- DMC 310 Black (5 skeins)
- DMC ECRU Ecru (5 skeins)
- DMC 817 Coral Red Very Dark (4 skeins)
- DMC 3847 Teal Green Dark (2 skeins)
- DMC 796 Royal Blue Dark (1 skein)
- DMC 742 Tangerine Light (1 skein)
- DMC 741 Tangerine Medium (1 skein)
- DMC 738 Tan Very Light (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, hoop and close-up 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: art created with AI image tools from my prompts, then charted with my own conversion tool and corrected stitch by stitch.
• 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.