Blonde Man with Blue Collar Portrait
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Portraiture in cross-stitch has long tradition as a way to capture likenesses in textile form, especially during the era before photography. Blonde and blue-eyed individuals have been common subjects in Western portraiture across centuries, often symbolizing idealized beauty standards in European and North American art. Pixelated or grid-based portrait techniques echo the heritage of needlework as a medium for reproducing faces and figures through counted stitches.
- Stitch count: 38 x 56
- 5 colors in the palette
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38 x 56 stitches 5 colors
Pattern description
A portrait of a fair-haired man rendered in a warm, sun-toned palette of cream and golden yellow, this 38-stitch counted cross-stitch design captures a clean-lined, approachable likeness against a cool slate-blue shirt or collar. The blocky pixelated style creates strong definition and charm in a compact, beginner-friendly format.
Only five DMC thread colors keep this project fast and accessible for new stitchers. The interplay between the pale facial tones and the cooler blue-grey garment creates natural visual contrast without overwhelming complexity.
Perfect for a quick weekend project on 14-count Aida, this pattern delivers a polished portrait result that reads clearly even at its modest 38×38 stitch count. Frame it as a character study or gift for someone who appreciates straightforward, retro-style portraiture in needlework form.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 38 x 56 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.7 x 4 inches or 69 x 102 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.6 x 9.9 inches or 219 x 252 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
