Soft Pastel Coffee Cup with Dark Brew
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Coffee is one of the world's most beloved beverages, cultivated across tropical highlands from Ethiopia to Colombia. The ritual of the morning cup—hot, aromatic, and grounding—has shaped cultures, literature, and daily routines for centuries. Depicted here in cross-stitch form, the simple cup becomes a meditation on comfort and mindful pausing amid busy days.
- Stitch count: 47 x 38
- 15 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 38 times
47 x 38 stitches 15 colors
Pattern description
This gentle counted cross-stitch pattern captures a steaming cup in cool, creamy tones with an inviting dark center that suggests fresh coffee. The 47×47 stitch count makes it perfectly sized for small projects—a coaster, bookmark, or framed accent piece. The soft palette of pale blues, creams, and warm beiges creates a soothing, café-inspired mood ideal for kitchen décor or a coffee lover's needlework collection.
Working this intermediate design across 15 DMC thread colors rewards stitchers with subtle color blending that brings dimension to the simple cup form. On standard Aida fabric, the project moves smoothly without overly complex stitch patterns, making it approachable for those with some embroidery experience but not overwhelming. The finished piece works beautifully as a handmade gift for someone who treasures their morning brew, or as a quiet, understated decorative touch in a breakfast nook or office.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 47 x 38 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.4 x 2.7 inches or 85 x 69 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.3 x 8.6 inches or 235 x 219 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
