1776 - 2026 Stocking Cross Stitch Pattern

1776 - 2026 Stocking Cross Stitch PatternCelebrate America's 250th anniversary with this patriotic 1776 2026 Stocking by Teresa Kogut. This meaningful design commemorates this historic milestone with an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence and classic patriotic colors. Stitched by Denise Kleczewski 1 over 2 on 40 count Hawthorne by Needle & Flax. Finished by Faye Riggsbee. Happy 250th anniversary, America! "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with this patriotic 1776 - 2026 Stocking by Teresa Kogut. This meaningful design commemorates this historic milestone with an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence and classic patriotic colors.

Stitched by Denise Kleczewski 1 over 2 on 40 count Hawthorne by Needle & Flax. Finished by Faye Riggsbee.

Happy 250th anniversary, America!

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

-excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776

Stitch count: 169 x 455

Fabric size recommendations:

• 28 count - 12 1/8 x 32 1/2"
• 30 count - 11 1/4 x 30 3/8"
• 32 count - 10 5/8 x 28 1/2"
• 36 count - 9 3/8 x 25 1/4"
• 40 count - 8 1/2 x 22 3/4"
• 46 count - 7 3/8 x 19 3/4"
• 56 count - 6 x 16 1/4"

Thread requirements:

• CCW 156 - Almost Auburn or DMC 869 (90 stitches)
• CCW 171 - Brandied Pears /DMC 780 (462 stitches)
• CCW 192 - Caterpillar or DMC 938 (1025 stitches)
• CCW 224 - Eggshell or DMC 3866 (1533 stitches)
• CCW 218 - Blue Corn or DMC 931 (849 stitches)
• DMC 611 - Drab Brown (1415 stitches)
• DMC 3032 - Mocha Brown medium (223 stitches)
• DMC 3064 - Desert Sand (24 stitches)
• DMC 3371 - Black Brown (25 stitches)
• DMC 3830 - Terra Cotta (742 stitches)
• DMC 3862 - Mocha Beige dark (921 stitches)
• WDW 1227 - Bright Leaf or DMC 420 (1284 stitches)
• WDW 1270 - Rum Raisin or DMC 3857 (1763 stitches)
• WDW 1296 - Dolphin or DMC 926 (1652 stitches)
• WDW 2103 - Pea Coat OR DMC 930 (2228 stitches)
• WDW 2259 - Cayenne or DMC 3777 (4800 stitches)

This patriotic stocking is perfect for commemorating America's semiquincentennial and creating a treasured family heirloom celebrating our nation's founding principles.