Koi in Frame
Koi in Frame is a free machine embroidery design digitized at 121.7 × 215.7 mm with 50,020 stitches in 6 thread colors. Expect roughly 83 minutes of stitch-out time on a home machine. Download it below in DST format, ready to transfer to your machine.
Pattern Details
- Craft
- Machine Embroidery
- Colors
- 6
- Stitches
- 50,020
- Design Size
- 121.7 × 215.7 mm
- Recommended Hoop
- 6" × 10" (160 × 260 mm)
- Est. Stitch-Out Time
- ~83 min
- Color Changes
- 5
- Trims
- 24
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Download Files
Free for personal stitching. Need another format (DST, JEF, EXP…)? More formats are on the way. Design License →
Stitching Color Sequence
Thread order as programmed in the file — follow along at your machine. This file format doesn't store thread colors — the colors shown are a suggested palette. Swap in any threads you like.
| # | Thread | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3777 · Very Dark Terra Cotta | 21,047 |
| 2 | 899 · Medium Rose | 7,412 |
| 3 | 909 · Very Dark Emerald | 4,323 |
| 4 | 550 · Very Dark Violet | 4,136 |
| 5 | 815 · Medium Garnet | 4,143 |
| 6 | 704 · Bright Chartreuse | 8,734 |
About This Design
This koi in frame design stitches out at 121.7 × 215.7 mm (4.8 × 8.5 in) and uses 6 thread colors across 5 color changes. Total count is 50,020 stitches at a density of about 190.5 stitches/cm².
At The Machine
- Estimated stitch-out time: ~83 minutes at 600 spm
- Color changes: 5, automatic trims: 24
- Follow the color sequence table above — thread numbers refer to the chart programmed in the file; match them to your brand by color.
Fabric & Hooping
At about 190.5 stitches/cm² this is a dense fill that pulls hard on the fabric. Back it with firm cut-away, add a water-soluble topping on towelling or fleece, and pick a stable woven over anything stretchy. At 121.7 × 215.7 mm plan on 6×10 in or larger, and mark your centre lines before hooping.
Thread Colors in This Design
DST files store stitch data but no thread information, so the colors below are our suggested DMC match. Swap in whatever you have in a similar shade:
- 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta
- 899 Medium Rose
- 909 Very Dark Emerald
- 550 Very Dark Violet
- 815 Medium Garnet
- 704 Bright Chartreuse
Stitching Notes
With 6 colors and 5 changes you can pre-wind the whole set before you start and never leave the machine. DST stores stitch data only, which is why the color list is a suggestion rather than the digitizer's original choice.
What to Make With It
A picture-style design wants a flat, stable surface where it can be seen whole: a framed hoop piece, a quilt centre, a cushion front or the back of a jacket. Avoid stretchy garments, which distort the shape.
Categories
Thread Palette
6 colors — DMC floss
This file format doesn't store thread colors — the colors shown are a suggested palette. Swap in any threads you like.
- 3777Very Dark Terra Cotta
- 899Medium Rose
- 909Very Dark Emerald
- 550Very Dark Violet
- 815Medium Garnet
- 704Bright Chartreuse
