Warm Rustic Puppy Face Cross-Stitch
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Dogs have been human companions for thousands of years, originating from domesticated wolves. Prized for their loyalty, intelligence, and expressive faces, dogs remain one of the most popular subjects in folk art, textile design, and needlework traditions across cultures. Their animated features—bright eyes and curved mouths—translate particularly well into pixel-based crafts like cross-stitch.
- Stitch count: 21 x 22
- 6 colors in the palette
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21 x 22 stitches 6 colors
Pattern description
A cheerful puppy face rendered in warm earth tones makes this beginner-friendly cross-stitch pattern a joy to complete. With just six DMC thread colors—rich browns, soft tans, pale yellow, black, coral pink, and red—the design captures the friendly expression of a dog using a compact 21 × 21 stitch count.
Perfect for a first needlework project or a quick gift, this counted cross-stitch pattern works up quickly on standard Aida fabric. The rustic color palette creates a cozy, inviting mood ideal for framing as children's room décor or stitching as a cheerful greeting card insert. The blocky pixel-art style is forgiving of slight tension variations, making it an excellent confidence-builder for anyone new to embroidery.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 21 x 22 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 1.5 x 1.6 inches or 38 x 40 mm
Suggested Material Size: 7.4 x 7.5 inches or 188 x 190 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
