Soft-Stitched Chinchilla in Muted Pastels
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Chinchillas are small, furry rodents native to the Andes Mountains of South America, where they live among rocky terrain and thin vegetation at high altitudes. They are famously soft—their dense fur has multiple hairs growing from each follicle, making their coat one of the silkiest in the animal kingdom. Chinchillas are nocturnal and social creatures, spending much of their day resting and grooming themselves with dust baths to keep their fur clean and healthy. Their gentle, alert temperament and endearing appearance have made them beloved as exotic pets worldwide.
- Stitch count: 140 x 117
- 30 colors in the palette
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140 x 117 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures a chinchilla in warm, neutral tones across 140×140 stitches. Working in 30 DMC thread colors on Aida fabric, you'll build layers of fur texture using blended grays and soft beiges, with touches of gentle gold highlighting the creature's gentle expression. The intermediate skill level suits stitchers comfortable with color-blending and subtle shading work. The composition frames the resting chinchilla against a soft, muted background, making it ideal for a framed nursery piece or a gift for small-pet lovers.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 140 x 117 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10 x 8.4 inches or 254 x 212 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.9 x 14.3 inches or 404 x 362 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
