The Celtic Wheel Cross Stitch Pattern

Embark on a seasonal journey through the Celtic year with "The Celtic Wheel" cross stitch pattern, designed by Joan Elliott. This captivating pattern features the Wheel of the Year, beautifully segmented into eight parts, each representing a major Celtic festival such as Samhain, Yuletide, Imbolc, and Beltane. The design is embellished with traditional Celtic knots and symbolic botanicals, highlighting the unique character of each festival.

The pattern measures 169 stitches wide by 169 stitches high and spans 6 pages. It is printed single-sided on unbound sheets, in a clear plastic bag for protection. A color picture of the completed chart is featured on the front page. The pattern itself is graphed in black and white symbols, and a table showing the DMC colors you'll need is 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	15 ¾" × 11 ¾"
18-count	12 ¼" × 9"
25-count	8 ¾" × 6 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	219 × 163
Number of colors	27
Number of pages	12
Backstitching	yes
Half- or quarter-stitches	yes
Specialty stitches	yes
Specialty floss	yes
Beads	yes