Dolphins Leaping at Golden Sunset
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Dolphins are highly intelligent cetaceans known for their playful behavior, complex social structures, and remarkable communication abilities. They hunt cooperatively, leap above water for reasons including echolocation adjustment and pure exuberance, and maintain lifelong bonds within their pods. Found in oceans and some rivers worldwide, dolphins have captured human imagination for millennia across cultures and art forms.
- Stitch count: 237 x 160
- 30 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 197 times
237 x 160 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Two dolphins frozen mid-leap against a radiant golden-orange sunset create a dynamic, celebratory scene in this advanced cross-stitch design. The silhouetted mammals arc gracefully over shimmering water, their forms defined in bold black against warm amber and yellow gradations that suggest rippling light on the ocean surface. At 237 × 237 stitches and employing 30 DMC thread colors, this pattern rewards experienced needleworkers with rich atmospheric detail—the glowing sky transitions subtly through coral, orange, and cream tones, while water reflections build depth through layered golden hues. The composition captures a timeless moment of marine joy, making it an ideal choice for ocean lovers seeking a sophisticated, warm-toned focal piece.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 237 x 160 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 16.9 x 11.4 inches or 430 x 290 mm
Suggested Material Size: 22.8 x 17.3 inches or 580 x 440 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
