The Birth of Venus Cross Stitch Pattern - Sandro Botticelli

The Birth of Venus Cross Stitch Pattern – Sandro Botticelli

Pattern Details:

• PatternKeeper Compatible
• Five finished sizes to choose from
• Regular and large print charts included
• Detailed instructions and floss amount conversion chart included
• Full stitches only - no half or quarters stitches, no backstitching

Celebrate one of the most iconic works of the Renaissance with The Birth of Venus Cross Stitch Pattern, inspired by the masterpiece by Sandro Botticelli.

Painted in the mid-1480s, The Birth of Venus depicts the goddess of love emerging from the sea upon a shell, carried ashore by the wind and welcomed by a figure draped in flowing garments. Botticelli’s graceful figures, delicate linework, and harmonious composition create a vision of beauty that has captivated viewers for centuries.

This design highlights the elegance of the Renaissance style—soft contours, luminous skin tones, and flowing hair rendered with rhythmic movement. The gentle palette and balanced composition translate beautifully into cross stitch, offering a project rich in both artistic heritage and visual impact.

This museum-quality, full-coverage cross stitch pattern carefully interprets Botticelli’s refined detail and color harmony in thread, resulting in a sophisticated finished piece worthy of display.

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Level of Difficulty:
Advanced

Finished Design Sizes:

X-Small Pattern:

FLOSS LIST

288w x 180h stitches

14 count: 20.57 x 12.86 inches - 523mm x 327mm
18 count: 16.00 x 10.00 inches - 406mm x 254mm
20 count: 14.40 x 9.00 inches - 366mm x 229mm
22 count: 13.09 x 8.18 inches - 333mm x 208mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 95 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors

Small Pattern:

FLOSS LIST

324w x 202h stitches

14 count: 23.14 x 14.43 inches - 588mm x 366mm
18 count: 18.00 x 11.22 inches - 457mm x 285mm
20 count: 16.20 x 10.10 inches - 411mm x 257mm
22 count: 14.73 x 9.18 inches - 374mm x 233mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 95 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors

Medium Pattern:

FLOSS LIST

360w x 225h stitches

14 count: 25.71 x 16.07 inches - 653mm x 408mm
18 count: 20.00 x 12.50 inches - 508mm x 318mm
20 count: 18.00 x 11.25 inches - 457mm x 286mm
22 count: 16.36 x 10.23 inches - 416mm x 260mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 95 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors

Large Pattern:

FLOSS LIST

432w x 270h stitches

14 count: 30.86 x 19.29 inches - 784mm x 490mm
18 count: 24.00 x 15.00 inches - 610mm x 381mm
20 count: 21.60 x 13.50 inches - 549mm x 343mm
22 count: 19.64 x 12.27 inches - 499mm x 312mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 95 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors

X-Large Pattern:

FLOSS LIST

468w x 292h stitches

14 count: 33.43 x 20.86 inches - 849mm x 530mm
18 count: 26.00 x 16.22 inches - 660mm x 412mm
20 count: 23.40 x 14.60 inches - 594mm x 371mm
22 count: 21.27 x 13.27 inches - 540mm x 337mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 95 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.

Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)