Medieval Beast: Headless Man Cross Stitch Pattern

Venture into wild and remote regions with this cross stitch pattern featuring a popular figure from the ancient and medieval world: the Headless Man. Known by many names and identified by having their faces on their chests, they were one of the monstrous human races featured in bestiaries and world maps for centuries. The (surprisingly sassy) fellow in this pattern is recreated in detail from a 13th century French manuscript that describes all manner of beasties and creepy crawlies that inhabited the medieval imagination. This is a wonderful pattern for cross stitchers who love art history, fantasy and mythological creatures, or who just want to stitch something a little unusual.  WHAT YOU GET: 1 PDF file for instant download that includes Three versions of the pattern: colors + symbols, symbols in B&W, symbols in B&W + back stitches in color DMC and Anchor thread color chart Recommendations for fabric, thread, and needle Tips for finishing and framing Photograph of finished piece for reference Historical information about the design  PATTERN DETAILS Recommended for experienced stitchers Stitches used: full cross stitch, back stitch/stem stitch Stitch count: 90 wide x 140 high Number of thread colors: 6 Number of skeins needed: 12 FINISHED SIZE 14 ct Aida: 6.4” x 10” (16.3cm x 25.5cm) 16 ct Aida: 5.6” x 8.8” (14.3cm x 22.2cm) 18 ct Aida: 5” x 7.8” (13cm x 19.8cm) ADDITIONAL INFO This item is a digital file (PDF) for instant download of a cross stitch pattern. No physical product will be shipped to you. You will need a PDF reader to view and print this pattern. All PDF patterns and designs by Stitchable History are for personal use only. They may not be reproduced, edited, resold, published, or transmitted in any manner without express permission. The model piece was stitched on 18 ct. Aida cloth using two strands of DMC floss over one. Every monitor and printer is calibrated differently, so the color of your finished work may differ slightly from the photographs seen here.