Jewel-Toned Blue Parakeet on Perch
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Parakeets, particularly the budgerigar (Budgies australis), are small hook-beaked parrots native to Australia. Highly social and intelligent, they are among the most popular pet birds worldwide, prized for their vibrant plumage, playful personalities, and capacity for mimicking human speech. Their natural diet consists of seeds and grasses, though they thrive on varied fruit and vegetable supplementation in captivity.
- Stitch count: 69 x 122
- 18 colors in the palette
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69 x 122 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
This 69×69 stitch pattern captures a blue parakeet in profile, rendered with sophisticated color gradation across eighteen DMC thread shades. The composition places the bird on a wooden perch, with careful shading that builds depth from pale sky-blue plumage to rich navy undertones, creating a naturalistic three-dimensional effect despite the pixel grid medium.
Stitching this intermediate-level design rewards patience with striking visual impact. The gradient work demands attention to color placement, making it an engaging project for cross-stitchers ready to move beyond flat, single-color fills. The finished piece measures roughly 5×5 inches on standard 14-count Aida, perfect for framing as a standalone ornithological study or incorporating into an avian-themed series. Gift-worthy results emerge with modest material investment—just a single skein of each thread color from the DMC palette.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 69 x 122 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.9 x 8.7 inches or 125 x 221 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.8 x 14.6 inches or 275 x 371 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
