{"id":1660,"date":"2025-11-19T23:41:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T23:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/?p=1660"},"modified":"2025-11-17T23:55:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T23:55:39","slug":"free-holiday-pattern-cartoon-cat-with-santa-hat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/?p=1660","title":{"rendered":"Free Holiday Pattern: Cartoon Cat with Santa Hat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The holidays are the perfect time to add a little fun to your stitching projects, and I\u2019m excited to share a brand-new free pattern with you! This design features a <strong>simple cartoon cat wearing a Santa hat<\/strong> on a <strong>repeating border<\/strong> that you can stitch over and over again to fit any length you need\u2014whether it\u2019s for a bookmark, a festive trim, or a cheerful sampler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6.png 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Main motif:<\/strong> A playful cat in a Santa hat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Border:<\/strong> Repeating design that can be extended endlessly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Style:<\/strong> Clean, cartoon-inspired lines for easy stitching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stitch It Onto These Simple Gifts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This border is perfect for adding a handmade touch to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a 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href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Utopia-Home-Polyester-Washable-Weddings\/dp\/B09V32LNBY?crid=3QE6SQPA84UJ1&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yD9LuIR34pecGJZCJvsT3B6aU52AZYXOqgYosxiq5EDlMm67FUHa7AsewW5HuWWOCPZq3dOK18VmU2hNQlb1iLbhp-e4-3ZwzVFsuefadB9BDxA_bg9v-6Ad6zDhctoqHkhDSuiWqQlCxQr30dI1G8fWkPhi1zMiSPUu4V2cnMBEIHk9PTu4K_ZMVXp_FAguR4BpZaDiPphdkUGsQNH7OrPunmnvRFBCes-JMrsB2b_nhf5LWD5_uDP6HzHal-otO3J8AMULkCSK_u14i1RXPOzFwavXdSY26_pmomkqwcw.0x7GWjD9cS6_M2D3d-i3CRiq6peepWKxJGvYHTKYlp4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=white%2Bcloth%2Bnapkins&amp;qid=1762857076&amp;sprefix=white%2Bcloth%2Bnapkins%2Caps%2C205&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nanabumblebee-20&amp;linkId=ea371d96b3db363b045e68f394265662&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Cloth napkins<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 great for holiday tablescapes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Legigo-Canvas-Cosmetic-Multi-Purpose-Toiletry\/dp\/B07XYB2DNC?crid=3KL9O3DG6XT66&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zEMa1vkuGpxCjBCVT-sLnzC4lbO9l9vuGYF79DHxBZbLF5JWTBBhswpIavy07dnMa5SwWCHxehX4OZykdA8pP5_mBzjHWQVGzU8ZHSAWZZVckcuZDKQXEDACBv5vNNWRKBi4xviLe7lFMj4QI4cvsERV6BSnCFNhkrxqVWvA05bASQTGQaAz6P44SHOZiX7xQoIRYFNJA-H5YpadgiQAQ6Xxj3_1PQVuj-gZwRNY2kOOzhjWzK1xiiI7KASsYaVAVLjKl3d5LI1GlZ91qjV29Scpl1XoPmhDsO9TzZKJ2r8.bC8pYSdU6MJ_hE76p8QPCbMIR_sLWe-bIWyWOA3qzzc&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=white%2Bmakeup%2Bbag&amp;qid=1762857114&amp;sprefix=white%2Bmakeup%2Bb%2Caps%2C218&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nanabumblebee-20&amp;linkId=f75614313db7a3bb62b2e8ffe48c8fa9&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Makeup bags or zipper pouches<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a sweet seasonal accent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gift tags or bookmarks<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 small but heartfelt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fabric coasters<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 pair with cocoa for a cozy gift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=plain+aprons+to+decorate&amp;crid=3RRZMRKMJKMV5&amp;sprefix=plain+apron%2Caps%2C169&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=nanabumblebee-20&amp;linkId=b76aee91caae2a49db1eb36958e1afbd&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Apron<\/a>s or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TOPDesign-Economical-Lightweight-Advertising-Promotion\/dp\/B082D538WG?crid=2W8MH1IPR9QVK&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KynOKCi1QBckl4jkka7FFO5fjpl7QJrjQ5OUKAwohmHAqMgsoZ3_BWqWNsRCQTQwM0x5gRdn7prJ8RpZTTgfUJNfWC2CfFbBTzWkhzZUYdqfjLlMELj8KK5x1lzqSyXWYNvSEmpTQxf6JndlGn1wojc7zU_3ro9jqXQU7d6mNSBLMXhSYO-J_rutDF-bzt4GjC6Y-NChn3pPW97EJIWSnFsIYE069KZgfPw4DsuN6dx-C8atN-iC6tEJh1FetBXtMbKYDbZFkK7cDpB3FhS5pam16qYuDqjRzG_yKF0cPrA.JZaZ2KIJN1dDWm27ME2U5U-SSZoDxEUeAg9Ft4z0aOk&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=plain%2Btote%2Bbags%2Bto%2Bdecorate&amp;qid=1762857333&amp;sprefix=plain%2Btot%2Caps%2C244&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=nanabumblebee-20&amp;linkId=717d059515f3f35a95d441fbfcb88a29&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">tote bags<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 practical and merry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggested Colors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep things simple and festive, here are a few DMC shades you can use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DMC 310 (Black):<\/strong> For outlines and details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DMC 321 (Red):<\/strong> For the Santa hat and border accents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DMC 520 (Dark Green):<\/strong> For holiday greenery or border highlights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DMC White:<\/strong> For the fluffy trim of the Santa hat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These colors are easy to find and give the pattern a classic holiday feel without overwhelming your palette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggested Stitches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This pattern is designed to be beginner-friendly and relaxing to stitch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Back Stitch:<\/strong> Perfect for outlining the cat and defining the border<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross Stitch:<\/strong> For filling in the hat, cat body, and repeating motifs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>French Knot (optional):<\/strong> Add tiny accents like snowflakes or ornaments if you\u2019d like a little extra texture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use the Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the border repeats seamlessly, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stitch it as a <strong>frame<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extend it into a <strong>long strip<\/strong> for bookmarks or table runners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix and match with other holiday motifs to create your own sampler<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This free pattern is meant to be playful, quick, and versatile\u2014something you can stitch up in an evening or expand into a larger project. I hope it brings a smile to your holiday stitching sessions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grab Your Free Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This free Christmas tree border comes in 5 sizes, so you can stitch it once or repeat it across an entire edge. Whether you\u2019re making a quick gift or decorating your own holiday linens, this design adds a joyful touch with minimal effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Stitch?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the password below to open up the file. If you\u2019re new here, enter your email address in the subscribe box below, and you\u2019ll be sent the pattern in your welcome email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/eocampaign1.com\/form\/b5cc0106-b44b-11ed-9642-33c00cd07e37.js\" data-form=\"b5cc0106-b44b-11ed-9642-33c00cd07e37\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enter the password to open the file below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Christmas-Border-Cats-Website-2025-protected.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Christmas Border Cats Website 2025-protected.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-8c01c996-7fb4-4998-812d-5423c907bcb7\" href=\"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Christmas-Border-Cats-Website-2025-protected.pdf\">Christmas Border Cats Website 2025-protected<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Christmas-Border-Cats-Website-2025-protected.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-8c01c996-7fb4-4998-812d-5423c907bcb7\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy seasonal patterns to stitch, here\u2019s one more that you might like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/?p=1370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mini Christmas Embroidery Patterns<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/?p=1637\">Thanksgiving Coffee<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/?p=1642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thanksgiving Cupcake<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/?p=1654\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Repeatable Tree Border<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are the perfect time to add a little<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1661,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[53,45,34,42],"class_list":["post-1660","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-free-pattern","tag-christmas-embroidery-pattern","tag-free-embroidery-design","tag-free-embroidery-pattern","tag-modern-embroidery"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1660"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1660\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1663,"href":"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1660\/revisions\/1663"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1661"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanabumblebee.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}