Great White Shark in Cool Ocean Blues
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Great white sharks are apex predators that can reach lengths of 20 feet or more, cruising tropical and temperate oceans worldwide. They are built for efficiency: their streamlined bodies, powerful tail, and sensory systems allow them to detect a single drop of blood from miles away. Despite their fearsome reputation, they are increasingly studied and protected as vulnerable species facing serious population decline.
- Stitch count: 159 x 119
- 25 colors in the palette
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159 x 119 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
A sleek predator glides through crystalline waters in this jewel-toned underwater portrait. The cross-stitch captures the shark's muscular form with realistic shading, rendered in cool grays and creams against deepening blues and teals that evoke the open ocean. At 159 × 159 stitches and 25 DMC colors, this advanced pattern demands precision and patience—but rewards you with striking depth and dimensionality.
This is a pattern for experienced stitchers who relish complex color blending and subtle shading work. Worked on Aida fabric with a full DMC palette, the finished piece becomes an arresting wall accent for anyone passionate about marine life, diving, or coastal aesthetics. The serene yet powerful mood makes it equally suited to a naturalist's study or a modern ocean-themed bedroom—a testament to the majesty of one of the ocean's most iconic creatures.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 159 x 119 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.4 x 8.5 inches or 289 x 216 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.3 x 14.4 inches or 439 x 366 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
