Japan Cross Stitch Pattern: Tiny Flag Map

A single red sun on a white field — Japan's flag in its purest form, set into the long arc of the Japanese islands in mini cross stitch. A small finish for stitchers planning Tokyo, Kyoto, or rural Japan trips, anyone with Japanese roots, or building a country wall in mini hoops. Browse the full Tiny Little Countries collection for more.

Mostly backstitch outlining the islands and the sun circle, with a small fill of red cross stitches at the centre. The cleanest design in the series, with the most striking visual impact. Small enough for a 4 inch hoop, finishable in an evening. There's something deeply satisfying about finishing a little project, framing it, and moving on to the next one.

Pattern Details

• Stitch area: 33 × 39 stitches
• Total stitches: 216 cross, 253 backstitch
• 3 DMC colours
• Stitches: full cross stitch, with backstitch detail
• Skill level: confident beginner upwards

Finished Sizes

• 14 ct: 6.0 × 7.1 cm (2.4 × 2.8 in)
• 16 ct: 5.2 × 6.2 cm (2.1 × 2.4 in)
• 18 ct: 4.7 × 5.5 cm (1.8 × 2.2 in)
• 20 ct: 4.2 × 5.0 cm (1.6 × 2.0 in)
• 22 ct: 3.8 × 4.5 cm (1.5 × 1.8 in)

Your Download Includes

• Symbols on Colour chart
• Symbols chart (black and white, easy on the printer)
• Coloured Symbols chart
• Full DMC thread list and colour key
• Thread organiser sheet
• Pattern Keeper compatible file
• Tips sheet

Perfect For

• A small finish for a travel wall or country collection
• Japanese