Goldens are all feathering and warmth: the long fur on the ears, chest and legs catches the light in streaks of cream and copper. A portrait from the shoulders up keeps the friendly expression front and center.
Free Golden Retriever pattern
80 × 80 stitches · 20 DMC colors · Easy · about 25–43 hours · 5.7 × 5.7 in on 14-count
A printable PDF (US Letter and A4) with color and symbol charts, a chart for stitching apps, and a DMC shopping list.
Cream
Light golden
Golden
Dark golden
Threads matched by color difference (CIEDE2000). Look up any other color in our DMC color finder.
Long fur reads as strands and waves. Choose a portrait shape so the ears and chest fur fit, and allow a few more colors than for a short coat so the light and dark streaks stay visible.
A close-up of the free chart: every square has a symbol, with a bold line every 10 stitches.
| 11-count Aida | 7.3 × 7.3 in |
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| 14-count Aida | 5.7 × 5.7 in |
| 16-count Aida | 5.0 × 5.0 in |
| 18-count Aida | 4.4 × 4.4 in |
For your own dog, about 80 stitches wide is a lovely small portrait — quick to stitch and enough for the eyes and markings. Go to 100–120 stitches for more fur detail, or 50–60 for an ornament.
A square crop from the shoulders up suits the Golden Retriever. Work out other sizes with the size calculator.
Every dog is different — your pattern is made from your photo, with your dog's own markings and colors, a name if you like, and a size that fits your frame. The preview is free.
