White Arctic Hare in Cool Muted Tones
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Arctic hares are remarkable inhabitants of far northern tundra, where their white fur provides camouflage against snow and their large ears help regulate body heat in extreme cold. These animals are built for endurance rather than speed, capable of hopping up to 40 miles per hour when threatened. Unlike their rabbit cousins, they remain white year-round in most populations, shedding and regrowing their dense coat seasonally. They survive on sparse vegetation, mosses, and lichen in some of Earth's harshest climates, perfectly embodying the quiet resilience of Arctic wildlife.
- Stitch count: 110 x 110
- 28 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 56 times
110 x 110 stitches 28 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate-level cross-stitch captures a serene arctic hare in profile against a soft, cool blue-grey background. The 110×110 stitch count and 28 DMC thread colors create a naturalistic portrait with subtle shading throughout the animal's white fur, dark eye, and delicate ear details. The muted palette—pale creams, cool greys, and slate blues—evokes the quiet of a frozen landscape.
Stitching this design offers a rewarding challenge for needleworkers comfortable with blending and color transitions. The composition's restful mood and cool-toned palette make it equally at home as a framed needlework piece, a cozy wall hanging for a study or bedroom, or a gift for wildlife lovers. Worked on 14-count Aida with standard DMC threads, the finished piece showcases the quiet dignity of an animal perfectly adapted to northern environments.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 110 x 110 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.9 x 7.9 inches or 200 x 200 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.8 x 13.8 inches or 350 x 350 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
