Whether you’re a beginner looking for a simple project or an experienced stitcher ready to add your own creative flair, this free otter embroidery pattern is the perfect DIY design to try.
With suggested DMC thread colors included, you can stitch this charming otter using a guided color palette—or make it completely your own. This flexible pattern lets you scale the difficulty depending on your preferred stitches, making it a great choice for both beginners and advanced embroiderers.
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What You’ll Need:
To get started on this embroidery project, gather the following supplies:
- Embroidery fabric (such as cotton or linen)
- Embroidery hoop (size depends on the pattern)
- Embroidery needle
- DMC embroidery floss (check the suggested colors in the pattern!)
- Scissors
- Water-soluble pen or transfer paper (to transfer the design onto fabric)
How to Use This Free Otter Embroidery Pattern
- Download and print the embroidery design.
- Transfer the pattern onto your chosen fabric using a water-soluble pen or transfer paper.
- Pick your stitches! Stick with easy backstitches for a simple outline, or go all out with satin stitches for a bold, textured finish.
- Follow the suggested DMC colors or experiment with your own palette.
- Frame, gift, or display your embroidered otter however you like!
Suggested DMC Colors:
Body:
Light Brown: DMC 3864
Medium Brown: DMC 407
Dark Brown: DMC 3371 (consider doing the outline in this color)
Cream/Off-white: DMC 712
Nose and Mouth:
Dark Brown: DMC 3371
Light Pink: DMC 3727
Eyes:
Black: DMC 310
White: DMC Blanc
Water and Bubbles:
Light Blue: DMC 3766, 3761
White: DMC Blanc
Plants:
Light Green: DMC 704, 989
Medium Green: DMC 987
Get Your Free Embroidery Pattern
Click below to download the free otter embroidery template and start stitching today. Those of you who know the password to get into this pattern can enter it below. If you don’t have a password yet, you’ll need to subscribe to my newsletter to get the password. Once you hit subscribe, the password will be in your inbox shortly.
Don’t forget to share your finished work—tag me on Instagram @nanbumblebee_embroidery and use hashtag #nanabumblebee_embroidery so I can see your creativity in action!
