"What the Cat Saw: Bigfoot" Cross Stitch Pattern

They say that "Curiosity killed the cat", but how can you help but be curious when Bigfoot saunters by your window. In fact, he looks as curious about the cat as the cat does about him! Avid stitchers and cat-lovers who also find monsters and cryptids downright irresistible are going to adore the "What the Cat Saw..." series of cross stitch patterns. I love that the cat doesn't seem at all alarmed by Bigfoot's trek across the yard. Maybe this is an everyday occurrence that the humans in the house aren't privy to.

The design measures 87 stitches square. The pattern is printed in leaflet form on cardstock. The front has a color photo of the finished design. The actual pattern is charted using colored squares as well as symbols for clarity. Stitch count and DMC symbol and color information are included.

How much fabric do I need?
To calculate the amount of fabric you will need for your project, divide the number of stitches by the stitch count of the fabric you wish to use. The higher the count of your fabric, the smaller your piece will be. Some examples appear below. Remember to leave several additional inches as a border on each side, to facilitate framing your project when it is finished.

Fabric count	Approximate size of stitched area
14-count	6 ¼" × 6 ¼"
18-count	4 ¾" × 4 ¾"
25-count	3 ½" × 3 ½"

How difficult is this pattern?
Here's some information to consider to help you decide if this pattern is within your comfort zone.

Number of stitches	87 × 87
Number of colors	23
Number of pages	4
Backstitching	yes
Half- or quarter-stitches	yes
Specialty stitches	no
Specialty floss	no
Beads	no