Whether in a show clip or a soft teddy trim, a poodle's curls turn into lovely textured stitching. The topknot and ear fur frame a narrow face with dark, bright eyes.
Free Poodle pattern
80 × 100 stitches · 19 DMC colors · Easy · about 47–81 hours · 5.7 × 7.1 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.
Apricot
Cream and white
Black
Silver
Threads matched by color difference (CIEDE2000). Look up any other color in our DMC color finder.
Curls become little clusters of light and shadow. A light backstitch outline helps the head shape stand out from a curly topknot and ears, especially on cream and apricot coats against pale fabric.
A close-up of the free chart: every square has a symbol, with a bold line every 10 stitches.
| 11-count Aida | 7.3 × 9.1 in |
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| 14-count Aida | 5.7 × 7.1 in |
| 16-count Aida | 5.0 × 6.3 in |
| 18-count Aida | 4.4 × 5.6 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 portrait shape suits the Poodle's head and ears. 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.
