Carmilla Cross Stitch Pattern – Gothic Literary Sampler (PDF) - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

"She came in silence… and left a wound stitched in red.”

This gothic cross stitch pattern pays tribute to one of the earliest and most iconic vampire tales in literature: Carmilla, by J. Sheridan Le Fanu.

Designed as a vintage book cover, this piece evokes dark romanticism, nocturnal longing, and unspoken desire. A black carriage rolls through a pine avenue under a moonlit sky. Crimson roses bloom. A miniature portrait whispers of hidden identities. In the shadows, something stirs — delicate, dangerous, unforgettable.

A design for lovers of literature, symbolism, and melancholic stitching nights.

✨ Pattern Keeper Compatible! 

Upon completing your purchase, you’ll receive:
✔ 2 PDF files: full pattern + extra version optimized for Pattern Keeper.

✨ Design Details
✔ Size: 103 x 145 stitches (18.7 x 26.35 cm / 7.36 x 10.37 inches on 14-count Aida)
✔ Skill level: Intermediate / confident beginner
✔ Colors used: 10 DMC colors 🎨

✨What’s Included?
✔ List of materials & tools
✔ Step-by-step instructions & tips 
✔ Color and black & white charts 
✔ Symbol key 
✔ DMC floss list 
✔ High-quality image of the finished project

⚠️DISCLAIMER: If you print, cut, and tape the pattern, please use the PatternKeeper-compatible file. The other version is manually aligned and may not match perfectly.

Instant Download – No physical item will be shipped.

✨ Why You’ll Love It
✔ Inspired by classic literature and antique book aesthetics 
✔ A symbolic tribute to femininity, secrecy, and longing 
✔ The perfect gift for gothic souls and vampire fiction lovers 
✔ A timeless piece of dark, stitched beauty

Tag me on Instagram @ars.onirika with #arsonirika – I’d love to see your stitched Carmilla.

© Ars Onirika – For personal use only. Finished pieces may not be sold.