Botswana Cross Stitch Pattern: Tiny Flag Map

Botswana cross stitch pattern in three shades only: pale blue above and below a black band edged in white, filling a country shape that steps down the east and narrows to a point. The country name sits in backstitch across the upper blue.

Full cross stitch throughout, with backstitch for the outline and the lettering. Three shades and just over a thousand stitches, most of it worked in large blocks of solid colour, so it moves faster than the count suggests. Part of the Tiny Little Countries series.

Pattern Details

• Stitch area: 40 x 42 stitches
• Total stitches: 1007
• Colours: 3 DMC shades
• Stitches: full cross stitch, with backstitch detail
• Skill level: beginner friendly

Finished Sizes

• 14 ct: 7.3 x 7.6 cm (2.9 x 3.0 in)
• 16 ct: 6.3 x 6.7 cm (2.5 x 2.6 in)
• 18 ct: 5.6 x 5.9 cm (2.2 x 2.3 in)
• 20 ct: 5.1 x 5.3 cm (2.0 x 2.1 in)
• 22 ct: 4.6 x 4.8 cm (1.8 x 1.9 in)

Your Download Includes

• Symbols on Colour chart (coloured cells with symbols)
• Symbols chart (black and white, for economical printing)
• Coloured Symbols chart (coloured symbols on white)
• Full DMC thread list and colour key
• Thread organiser sheet
• Thread shopping list
• Pattern Keeper compatible file
• Tips sheet

Perfect For

• Countries still on your wish list, stitched while you plan the trip
• Okavango, Chobe and Kalahari safari memories
• Botswanan heritage and families far from home
• A three colour finish for anyone who wants a simple project
• Collectors working through the Tiny Little Countries series

The pale blue stands for rain, which is also what the currency is named after: pula. A reasonable priority in a country where the Kalahari covers most of the ground.

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• No refunds on digital purchases. If you have any issues with the files, message us and we'll sort it out.
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