Jewel-Tone Elephant in Cool Blue Shades
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Elephants are the largest living terrestrial mammals, known for their remarkable intelligence, emotional complexity, and strong family bonds. African and Asian species differ notably in ear size and back shape, but both possess extraordinary memories and problem-solving abilities that have fascinated humans across cultures for millennia.
- Stitch count: 16 x 11
- 3 colors in the palette
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16 x 11 stitches 3 colors
Pattern description
This 16×16 cross-stitch elephant glows with cool blues and teals, creating a modern pixel-art portrait perfect for nurseries or children's rooms. The layered ombre effect—from bright cyan to deep navy—adds surprising depth to this beginner-friendly design, while negative space keeps the composition clean and striking.
Stitched on standard Aida fabric with just three DMC thread colors, this counted cross-stitch project is ideal for newcomers to needlework. The compact size makes it quick to complete, yet the tonal gradation from light to dark demonstrates how strategic color placement elevates even the simplest animal motifs into gallery-worthy wall art.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 16 x 11 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 1.1 x 0.8 inches or 29 x 20 mm
Suggested Material Size: 7 x 6.7 inches or 179 x 170 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
