A blackwork tribute to the New York City sewer system. And also renaissance artists. Featuring designs that would remind you of such things, like:

• A manhole cover. Could this be the first time you'll stitch the word 'SEWER'? It was definitely mine.

• Terrapins. The underworld of NYC is filled with terrapins. These ones are wearing face masks because they're attending the Met Gala later.

• Pizza. New York City is renowned for its love of a good slice. This pattern honours the city's love affair with tomatoes, cheese, and assorted toppings.


Please note that this piece includes some fractional stitches. There's a guide included in your download to help you get started if you've not worked with them before. The piece was designed to be completed using a standard backstitch and cross stitch.

For thread, I used DMC: 310, 3843, 321, 947, 3837, and 699. I used about an 8m skein of the 310 and less than 30cm of the other colours.


🍕 Included in your download 🍕

PDF Pattern for Screen

PDF Pattern for Print

PDFs of some helpful hints (includes a fractional stitch guide)

Pizza Box graphic that you can print out! :)


🍕 Size Info 🍕

100 x 90 stitches (w x h)

Finished size, edge-to-edge (without an outside border)

14ct Aida: 7.1” x 6.4” // 18.1cm x 16.3cm

16ct Aida: 6.2” x 5.6” // 15.9cm x 14.3cm

18ct Aida: 5.6” x 5.0” // 14.1cm x 12.7cm


• This piece was designed in Adobe Illustrator and not a cross stitch software. For this reason I regretfully can’t inform the total number of stitches in the piece. Approximate amount of thread used is noted above

• This listing is for a digital download and not a physical item. Due to the digital nature of this listing, sales are final and returns cannot be offered

• PDFs will available for download after your payment has gone through. If you have any trouble at all accessing your files, please get in touch and I'll endeavour to help as soon as I possibly can

• PDFs can be opened using any suitable reader. If you need a free one, Adobe offer one called Acrobat here: https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/otherversions/


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Do not modify or resell this pattern. Pattern and completed pieces are for personal use only.