Realistic Dark Green Cucumber Cross-Stitch Pattern
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The cucumber is a widely cultivated trailing vine belonging to the gourd family, prized across countless cuisines for its crisp, refreshing qualities. Whether eaten fresh in salads, pickled for preservation, or used in beverages, the cucumber has been cultivated for thousands of years, originating in South Asia and spreading throughout the Mediterranean and beyond. Its elongated, bumpy-skinned green fruit is botanically a berry and represents one of the most versatile and economical garden crops, thriving in warm climates and offering prolific harvests throughout the growing season.
- Stitch count: 103 x 54
- 17 colors in the palette
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103 x 54 stitches 17 colors
Pattern description
A digitized botanical approach brings this cucumber to life through skillful color gradation. The design uses 17 DMC thread colors to render the vegetable's natural deep green hue and subtle dimensional shading, creating convincing depth and form across 103 × 103 stitches. The soft, tapered composition and realistic rendering make this intermediate-level pattern ideal for stitchers seeking a lifelike produce motif.
Kitchen-themed needlework enthusiasts and gardeners alike will appreciate this vegetable's practical charm. The muted, cool-toned palette works beautifully on cream Aida fabric, offering a sophisticated look suitable for framed wall art, tea towels, or culinary-themed décor. With its moderate stitch count and approachable intermediate difficulty, this counted cross-stitch project balances visual impact with reasonable completion time, making it a rewarding choice for both gift-giving and personal stitching collections.
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
