Golden Antelope with Curved Horns on Rocky Slope
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Antelopes are swift, graceful ungulates found across Africa and parts of Asia, known for their extraordinary agility and keen senses that allow them to detect predators across open grasslands. Their distinctive curved or spiraled horns serve both as symbols of vitality and as practical tools for defense and species recognition within herds.
- Stitch count: 46 x 96
- 16 colors in the palette
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46 x 96 stitches 16 colors
Pattern description
A golden antelope stands alert on a textured rocky slope, its distinctive curved horns sweeping upward in elegant arcs. The 46 × 46 stitch count offers a compact yet detailed composition, balancing the creature's warm ochre body against cool sage and charcoal tones of the terrain beneath it.
The palette draws richness from 16 DMC thread colors, layering golden yellows and creams to build dimension in the antelope's form while muted greens and grays suggest the natural landscape. An intermediate skill level makes this pattern accessible to stitchers ready to work with color blending and shading techniques without overwhelming complexity.
Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and needleworkers seeking a small-scale focal piece, this counted cross stitch design works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric. Frame it as a naturalist's study or stitch it as a thoughtful gift for someone who appreciates African wildlife imagery in a warm, rustic aesthetic.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 46 x 96 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.3 x 6.9 inches or 83 x 174 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.2 x 12.8 inches or 233 x 324 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
