Golden Caracal with Warm Earth Tones
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The caracal is a lean, agile wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Renowned for their distinctive black tufted ears and powerful hunting prowess, caracals are solitary ambush predators that can leap up to ten feet in the air to snatch birds mid-flight. Despite their impressive athleticism, they remain relatively unknown outside wildlife circles, overshadowed by lions and leopards.
- Stitch count: 97 x 125
- 7 colors in the palette
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97 x 125 stitches 7 colors
Pattern description
This 97×97 stitch caracal is worked in warm golds, creams, and rich browns that capture the wild cat's natural coloring. At intermediate skill level, the design balances detail and accessibility, using just seven DMC thread colors to render the caracal's distinctive tufted ears and powerful facial expression.
The pattern works beautifully on Aida fabric as a counted cross-stitch project, offering stitchers an engaging portrait that translates the caracal's intense personality into needlework form. The warm, earthy palette creates a piece with rustic appeal—ideal as wildlife wall art for nature lovers, or as a gift celebrating Africa's lesser-known predators. The compact 97×97 count makes it manageable for intermediate needleworkers seeking a rewarding project with real visual impact.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 97 x 125 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.9 x 8.9 inches or 176 x 227 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.8 x 14.8 inches or 326 x 377 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
