Deep Green Cucumber with Cool Muted Tones
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 103 x 103
- 17 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 50 times
103 x 54 stitches 17 colors
Pattern description
This 103 x 103 stitch counted cross stitch pattern features a realistic cucumber rendered in rich forest and olive greens, accented with soft blue-grey highlights along the underside. The composition captures the vegetable's elongated form at a dynamic diagonal angle, creating visual interest and movement across the hoop. With 17 DMC thread colors carefully selected to build dimension and depth, the pattern balances bold greens with subtle neutral tones that ground the design beautifully.
Perfect for intermediate stitchers seeking a satisfying garden-themed project, this cucumber design works wonderfully on 14-count Aida fabric and translates into a modest finished piece measuring roughly 7.5 x 7.5 inches. The moderate stitch count and manageable color palette make it an ideal choice for stitchers ready to move beyond simple patterns without overcommitting to complex projects. Frame it for a kitchen gallery wall, stitch it as a gift for the gardener in your life, or incorporate it into a larger vegetable-themed needlework collection for farmhouse charm and rustic home décor appeal.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 103 x 54 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.4 x 3.9 inches or 187 x 98 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.3 x 9.8 inches or 337 x 248 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
