Cool Blue and Coral Elephant Beginner Pattern
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Elephants are among the largest land animals on Earth and known for their remarkable intelligence, social bonds, and long memory. These gentle giants use their distinctive trunks—containing over 40,000 muscles—for breathing, smelling, touching, drinking, and communicating with their herd. Despite their massive size, elephants display surprising grace and emotional depth, mourning their dead and caring for their young across many years.
- Stitch count: 18 x 13
- 4 colors in the palette
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18 x 13 stitches 4 colors
Pattern description
This 18×18 stitch elephant features a striking color palette of soft slate blue, warm coral pink, crisp white, and black accents. The geometric pixel style creates a charming face with distinctive ears that frame two white eyes and a black nose, giving the design an endearing, approachable character perfect for young stitchers.
The four-color palette keeps materials simple and threading straightforward—ideal for beginners tackling their first animal motif. By working this counted cross-stitch project on 14-count Aida fabric with DMC thread, you'll complete it in an afternoon, making it an excellent confidence-builder before moving to larger designs.
Whether framed as a nursery decoration, stitched onto a baby quilt, or gifted as a first needlework project, this elephant suits gentle, modern interiors. Its cool-and-warm color balance and compact stitch count make it equally appealing as a gift card, small wall hanging, or embellishment for a child's garment.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 18 x 13 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 1.3 x 0.9 inches or 33 x 24 mm
Suggested Material Size: 7.2 x 6.8 inches or 183 x 174 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
