Pixelated Black Cat Side-View Silhouette
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Cats have been companions to humans for thousands of years, domesticated around 10,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. Their independent yet affectionate nature, combined with their silent hunting prowess and expressive body language, has made them enduring subjects in art across cultures—from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and paintings to modern digital media. The sitting posture shown here is one of the cat's most characteristic poses, a moment of alert relaxation that signals both confidence and readiness to pounce.
- Stitch count: 23 x 24
- 1 colors in the palette
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23 x 24 stitches 1 colors
Pattern description
This compact 23×23 stitch pattern captures a cat in crisp black silhouette against a light background, rendered in the iconic blocky style of pixel art. The single-color design uses only one DMC thread, making it an ideal beginner project that relies on clean counts and basic cross-stitch technique rather than color management. The cat's posture—sitting upright with tail curved and head held high—creates an instantly recognizable feline profile, while the pixelated medium gives it a retro, digital charm perfect for anyone nostalgic for early video-game aesthetics or drawn to minimalist needlework.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 23 x 24 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 1.6 x 1.7 inches or 42 x 44 mm
Suggested Material Size: 7.5 x 7.6 inches or 192 x 194 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
