Diwali Greetings: Heirloom Diya Cross Stitch Pattern for Cards & Hoops

Create a Diwali greeting made to be stitched, displayed and treasured.

DIGITAL PDF PATTERN • INSTANT DOWNLOAD • 69 × 72 STITCHES • 4 DMC COLOURS

Featuring three traditional diya motifs in rich magenta, warm orange and soft gold tones, this counted cross stitch pattern has been designed as a versatile celebration piece. Stitch it as a special handmade Diwali card, display it in a hoop, or frame it as part of your seasonal décor.

One pattern can create a completely different look depending on the fabric you choose. Your pattern includes six suggested Aida colour options, from dramatic black and navy to classic white and softer pink, grey and brown — or choose a favourite colour of your own and make it completely yours.

Your 10-page digital pattern includes:

• Full colour thread key using DMC stranded cotton
• Easy-to-read symbol charts
• Colour block charts
• Six suggested Aida colour options
• Stitching guidance
• Card, hoop and framing ideas
• Card and embroidery-hoop finishing instructions

Pattern details

69 × 72 stitches
Approx. 4.93 × 5.14 in (12.5 × 13.1 cm) on 14-count Aida
4 DMC colours

Uses full cross stitch, half cross stitch and backstitch

DMC thread references included

Designed for more than one Diwali

The finished design can be mounted in a card and gifted to someone special, or finished in a hoop or frame and brought out again as part of your Diwali decorations year after year.

Your download includes the pattern and instructions only. Fabric, thread, hoop, frame, card and other materials are not included.

From the Designs by Clarole design archive

Originally created and stitched as a handmade Diwali greeting, this Designs by Clarole pattern has been revisited for our 2026 collection with an updated colour palette, clearer charts and expanded stitching and finishing guidance.

Please note: This is a digital PDF pattern. No physical product will be posted.

For personal use only. Please do not copy, share, redistribute or resell the pattern.

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