The Lady of Shalott Cross Stitch Pattern – John William Waterhouse
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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
Step into the romantic world of the Pre-Raphaelites with The Lady of Shalott Cross Stitch Pattern, based on John William Waterhouse’s celebrated 1888 painting. Inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poem of the same name, this hauntingly beautiful work captures a pivotal moment in the tragic story of the Lady of Shalott.
Waterhouse depicts the Lady seated in a small boat as she leaves her isolated tower and journeys toward Camelot. Her expression is solemn and contemplative, while the richly woven tapestry draped across the boat recalls the life she is leaving behind. Three candles sit near the bow, their diminishing flames suggesting the fate awaiting her. The autumn landscape, dark water, reeds, and surrounding vegetation add to the painting’s atmosphere of beauty, melancholy, and impending loss.
Tennyson’s poem tells of a mysterious woman condemned to experience the outside world only through reflections in a mirror. When she finally looks directly upon Sir Lancelot, the curse is unleashed. She abandons her tower, writes her name upon a boat, and sets out toward Camelot on the journey that will end with her death.
Painted in 1888, The Lady of Shalott became one of Waterhouse’s best-known works and an enduring image of the Pre-Raphaelite tradition. His combination of literary storytelling, romantic beauty, symbolism, and meticulous natural detail makes the painting especially compelling more than a century later.
This full-coverage cross stitch pattern faithfully recreates the rich autumn colors, intricate details, and evocative atmosphere of Waterhouse’s masterpiece. An extraordinary stitching project for lovers of Pre-Raphaelite art, Arthurian legend, literary themes, and classic fine art.
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Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Finished Design Sizes:
X-Small Pattern:
288w x 219h stitches
14 count: 20.57 x 15.64 inches - 523mm x 397mm
18 count: 16.00 x 12.17 inches - 406mm x 309mm
20 count: 14.40 x 10.95 inches - 366mm x 278mm
22 count: 13.09 x 9.95 inches - 333mm x 253mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 78 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Small Pattern:
324w x 246h stitches
14 count: 23.14 x 17.57 inches - 588mm x 446mm
18 count: 18.00 x 13.67 inches - 457mm x 347mm
20 count: 16.20 x 12.30 inches - 411mm x 312mm
22 count: 14.73 x 11.18 inches - 374mm x 284mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 96 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Medium Pattern:
360w x 274h stitches
14 count: 25.71 x 19.57 inches - 653mm x 497mm
18 count: 20.00 x 15.22 inches - 508mm x 387mm
20 count: 18.00 x 13.70 inches - 457mm x 348mm
22 count: 16.36 x 12.45 inches - 416mm x 316mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 95 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Large Pattern:
432w x 329h stitches
14 count: 30.86 x 23.50 inches - 784mm x 597mm
18 count: 24.00 x 18.28 inches - 610mm x 464mm
20 count: 21.60 x 16.45 inches - 549mm x 418mm
22 count: 19.64 x 14.95 inches - 499mm x 380mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 95 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
X-Large Pattern:
468w x 356h stitches
14 count: 33.43 x 25.43 inches - 849mm x 646mm
18 count: 26.00 x 19.78 inches - 660mm x 502mm
20 count: 23.40 x 17.80 inches - 594mm x 452mm
22 count: 21.27 x 16.18 inches - 540mm x 411mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 96 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
