Cyrillic Alphabet in Cool Purple Cross-Stitch
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The Cyrillic script, used for Russian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, and other Slavic languages, emerged in the 10th century from Greek and Old Church Slavonic influences. Its 33 letters balance curved and angular strokes, creating a visually rhythmic system. Unlike Latin alphabets, Cyrillic maintains distinct uppercase and lowercase forms with significantly different appearance—a feature reflected in this sampler's deliberate presentation of both lettersets side by side.
- Stitch count: 243 x 156
- 3 colors in the palette
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243 x 156 stitches 3 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern features a complete Cyrillic alphabet rendered in cool purple tones over 243 × 243 stitches. The design showcases two full runs of the Russian alphabet—uppercase and lowercase forms—arranged in orderly rows with a decorative ampersand and circular ornament accent. Advanced stitchers will appreciate the precision required to execute each letterform cleanly on Aida fabric using just three coordinated DMC thread shades. The monochromatic purple palette creates a calm, scholarly mood perfect for framing as a reference sampler or personalization template for custom needlework projects.
The stitched lettering reads: абвгде†фгhiй˚вfмo стyхцчшщъыьэюя
бвгде†фгhiй˚вfмo стyхцчшщъыьэюя
деёжзійклм & О.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 243 x 156 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 17.4 x 11.1 inches or 441 x 283 mm
Suggested Material Size: 23.3 x 17 inches or 591 x 433 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
