Cross stitch design of a downhill skier in a red and blue racing suit, leaning forward with ski poles, racing number 30 visible.

Winter Olympics 2026

Winter & SnowBeginner9 colours12 hours of stitching

This lively design captures a downhill skier in full racing form, dressed in a bold competition suit and powering forward with poles in hand. It is a wonderful tribute to the excitement and spirit of winter sport at the highest level.

Whether you are an Olympics enthusiast, a skiing fan, or simply looking for a striking piece to frame and display, this pattern makes a rewarding stitch and a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves the thrill of winter competition.

  • 2026
  • Competition
  • Event
  • Olympics
  • Sport
  • Winter

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Pattern details

Size count
100 × 80
Colours
9
Stitches
1,867
Difficulty
Beginner

Finished size by fabric count

Fabric countInchesCentimetres
14 per inch7.1 × 5.7 in18.1 × 14.5 cm
16 per inch6.3 × 5 in15.9 × 12.7 cm
18 per inch5.6 × 4.4 in14.1 × 11.3 cm

Thread shopping list

9 thread colours, sorted by the amount you'll need. Lengths are based on 16 stitches per inch.

LengthDMC
3 m(706 stitch)310Black
1.7 m(396 stitch)312Baby Blue Very Dark
93 cm(215 stitch)3839Lavender Blue Medium
64 cm(147 stitch)902Garnet Very Dark
60 cm(138 stitch)3840Lavender Blue Light
52 cm(121 stitch)321Red
33 cm(75 stitch)822Beige Gray Light
25 cm(57 stitch)351Coral
25 cm(12 stitch)307Lemon

CXC and Sullivans skeins carry the DMC number, so the codes above cover them too.

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