Jewel-Toned Victorian Cook with Stove
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Victorian cast-iron cookstoves were the centerpiece of 19th-century kitchens, burning coal or wood to heat multiple cooking surfaces and ovens simultaneously. These heavy, ornate ranges represented both practical necessity and a sign of household status—only wealthier families could afford such elaborate equipment, making the stove itself a mark of domestic pride and culinary capability.
- Stitch count: 76 x 85
- 15 colors in the palette
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76 x 85 stitches 15 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate-difficulty pattern captures a richly dressed Victorian-era cook in bold blues, crimsons, and forest greens, standing beside a period stove complete with hanging cookware and a dangling spoon ornament. At just 76×76 stitches across 15 DMC thread colors, it's an ideal project for stitchers ready to blend fine detail work with striking color transitions. The composition balances the figure's elaborate skirts and apron against the graphic geometry of the cast-iron stove, creating visual interest without overwhelming complexity.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 70/inch or 278/100mm
Design Size: 76 x 85 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 1.1 x 1.2 inches or 27 x 31 mm
Suggested Material Size: 7 x 7.1 inches or 177 x 181 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 1 strand
