Madagascar Hissing Cockroach – Full Coverage Cross Stitch Pattern (PDF)

185 wide x 295 tall
23,953 total stitches in 37 DMC colors

DMC floss color - # of stitches
DMC 3371 - 6668
DMC 782 - 2333
DMC 300 - 1816
DMC 938 - 1238
DMC 780 - 906
DMC 838 - 795
DMC 610 - 647
DMC 898 - 633
DMC 3862 - 628
DMC 3781 - 624
DMC 934 - 565
DMC 839 - 482
DMC 840 - 481
DMC 779 - 472
DMC 3031 - 431
DMC 801 - 429
DMC 433 - 423
DMC 975 - 393
DMC 869 - 375
DMC 3787 - 343
DMC 3021 - 321
DMC 646 - 315
DMC 640 - 311
DMC 645 - 293
DMC 935 - 264
DMC 400 - 250
DMC 3790 - 247
DMC 844 - 245
DMC 3022 - 202
DMC 535 - 199
DMC 647 - 195
DMC 936 - 140
DMC 414 - 138
DMC 04 - 64
DMC 3799 - 60
DMC 169 - 12
DMC 648 - 14

From the 1852 illustration by Wilhelm C. H. Peters
This counted cross stitch pattern transforms a public domain entomological illustration from 1852 into a full-coverage rendering of the iconic Gromphadorhina portentosa—the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach. The design captures the insect's glossy carapace, segmented legs, and horned thorax in rich detail, but leaves the background blank, allowing you to choose your own fabric color for maximum contrast or camouflage

Pattern Pages layout

Image credit:
Peters, Wilhelm C. H. (Wilhelm C. Hartwig). 1852. Naturwissenschaftliche reise nach Mossambique, auf befehl Seiner Majestat des konigs
Friedrich Wilhelm IV, in den jahren 1842 bis 1848 ausgefhrt, von Wihelm C. H. Peters. Zoologie. v.5 (1862), Berlin : G. Reimer.
Supplied Caption: Includes species of cockroach, mantid, cricket, and katydid
Original Caption:
Dr. W. Peters Naturw. Reise nach Mossambique.