Red Currants with Green Leafy Sprig
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Red currants are tiny, translucent berries that grow in delicate clusters on woody stems, native to temperate regions across Europe and Asia. Prized for their tart, jewel-like appearance and high pectin content, they have been cultivated for centuries and remain popular in jams, jellies, and as decorative garnishes in fine cuisine.
- Stitch count: 50 x 90
- 15 colors in the palette
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50 x 90 stitches 15 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures a jewel-toned bunch of red currants, their clustered berries rendered in rich crimson with pale highlights that suggest a glossy, fresh quality. The leafy sprig crowning the composition adds botanical authenticity and balances the vertical composition with softer green tones.
At 50 × 50 stitches, this intermediate-level design uses 15 DMC thread colors to build depth and dimension across the berries and foliage. The interplay of dark greens and lighter yellowish tones in the leaves, combined with the gradient effect in the fruit, rewards careful thread selection and patience with color blending.
Red currants make a striking motif for kitchen or dining-room needlework, evoking freshness and harvest abundance. Stitched on white or cream Aida, this pattern works beautifully as a framed small piece or a component of a fruit sampler, and its compact size suits both patient beginners and confident intermediate stitchers ready to explore color variation.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 50 x 90 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.6 x 6.4 inches or 91 x 163 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.5 x 12.3 inches or 241 x 313 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
