Eritrea Cross Stitch Pattern: Tiny Flag Map

An Eritrea cross stitch pattern from our Tiny Little Countries collection: the country's outline filled with the green, red, and blue of the flag, a gold olive wreath at its heart, and the name stitched below. Five colours, 411 cross stitches plus 254 backstitches.

Stitch it as a keepsake, frame it as a gift, or hang it in a mini hoop as an ornament. This tiny flag map works for anyone with a connection to Eritrea, whether it's home, family heritage, or a Habesha cultural connection.

Pattern Details

• Stitch area: 40 x 35
• Total stitches: 411
• Backstitch: 254
• Colours: 5 DMC shades
• Stitches: full cross stitch, with backstitch detail
• Skill level: suitable for beginners

Finished Sizes

• 14 count: 7.3 x 6.3 cm (2.9 x 2.5 in)
• 16 count: 6.3 x 5.6 cm (2.5 x 2.2 in)
• 18 count: 5.6 x 4.9 cm (2.2 x 1.9 in)

Your Download Includes

• Pattern PDF with colour chart, black and white chart, and full DMC key
• Pattern Keeper compatible file
• Beginner's guide with handy hints

The olive wreath on Eritrea's flag dates to its first independence flag of 1952, and the gold branch inside it stands for the peace the country fought thirty years to win. Asmara, its art deco capital on the highland plateau, is a UNESCO World Heritage city.

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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.
• For personal use. You're welcome to sell or gift finished pieces you stitch from this pattern, with a credit to Lost in Cross Stitch if you list them for sale.
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