Serene Child Portrait in Cool Muted Tones
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 136 x 136
- 29 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 92 times
136 x 136 stitches 29 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross stitch pattern captures a gentle child's face rendered in soft, muted blues and warm earth tones. The 136 x 136 stitch count creates a perfectly square, portrait-oriented composition with exceptional attention to facial features and expression. Twenty-nine DMC thread colors blend seamlessly to achieve the subtle shading and dimensional quality visible in the peaceful gaze and delicate facial contours.
The cool blue eyes and neutral palette give this needlework piece a calm, contemplative mood ideal for nurseries or children's spaces. Intermediate stitchers will appreciate the technical challenge of blending multiple similar thread values to create realistic skin tones and hair texture without overwhelming complexity.
Perfect for completing on 14-count Aida fabric, this pattern produces a finished piece approximately 9.7 x 9.7 inches—an elegant size for framing or incorporating into decorative projects. The downloadable DMC thread list and printed chart make it straightforward to gather materials and begin stitching this tender portrait that works beautifully as a personalized gift or cherished keepsake for children's rooms.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 136 x 136 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.7 x 9.7 inches or 247 x 247 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.6 x 15.6 inches or 397 x 397 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
