Cheerful Orange-Haired Child Cross-Stitch Pattern
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This figure represents a whimsical, cartoonish child character—a stylized human form simplified into bold, warm colors and expressive features. The orange hair, rosy cheeks, and wide-eyed expression evoke cheerful, innocent emotion common in children's illustration and animation design, conveying playfulness and joy through exaggerated, friendly proportions.
- Stitch count: 95 x 103
- 25 colors in the palette
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95 x 103 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
This 95 × 95 stitch counted cross-stitch pattern captures a joyful character with vibrant orange hair and an expressive, open-mouthed smile. Using 25 DMC thread colors, the designer has created warm peach and coral skin tones, bright golden highlights in the hair, and soft blue accents in the clothing—all rendered in pixelated detail that works beautifully on standard Aida fabric.
An intermediate-level project, this pattern balances accessible stitching with enough color variety to hold visual interest throughout. The cheerful palette and whimsical subject make it an ideal heirloom piece for a child's room or nursery, while the moderate stitch count keeps it manageable for needleworkers ready to move beyond beginner designs. Stitchers will appreciate the clearly defined color blocks and the PDF chart format, which allows for convenient printing and scaling to suit their preferred fabric count.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 95 x 103 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.8 x 7.4 inches or 172 x 187 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.7 x 13.3 inches or 322 x 337 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands











