Pixel Cow with Bright Orange Spots
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Domestic cattle have been selectively bred for millennia across cultures for meat, milk, and hides. Their distinctive spotted or patched coat patterns—like the bold black-and-white or calico colorations seen here—are common results of selective breeding. Cows remain central to agricultural economies and pastoral traditions worldwide, making them iconic subjects for folk art, children's textiles, and farmstead imagery.
- Stitch count: 39 x 36
- 4 colors in the palette
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39 x 36 stitches 4 colors
Pattern description
A charming pixel-art cow rendered in counted cross stitch, this beginner-friendly design captures bovine personality with bold contrasts. The cream and black colorway gives way to warm orange accents on the snout and udder, creating visual warmth against the cool neutral palette. At just 39×39 stitches, it's a quick project that doesn't sacrifice character.
Stitched across just four DMC thread colors, this pattern teaches fundamental techniques without overwhelming complexity. Aida fabric in cream or natural linen provides the perfect ground for the geometric pixelated forms, and the chart is straightforward enough for a first counted cross-stitch project. The blocky construction means you'll build confidence with each row.
This cow makes an ideal nursery decoration or gift for young crafters learning needlework fundamentals. Its playful simplicity suits farmyard-themed rooms, children's spaces, or as a cheerful addition to a collection of pixel-art stitchery. The design works equally well as a finished small frame, a patch, or incorporated into a larger sampler.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 39 x 36 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.8 x 2.6 inches or 71 x 65 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.7 x 8.5 inches or 221 x 215 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
