Soft Pastel Elephant with Playful Pink Accents
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 62 x 62
- 21 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 31 times
62 x 47 stitches 21 colors
Pattern description
A gentle giant rendered in cool blues and warm pastels, this counted cross-stitch elephant captures childlike wonder with its rounded features and cheerful color blocking. The design balances a cool blue body with bright pink and yellow highlights on the ears and cheek, creating a playful, approachable character perfect for a nursery or child's room. At 62 x 62 stitches with 21 DMC thread colors, the intermediate skill level offers a satisfying challenge without overwhelming complexity, making it an excellent project for stitchers ready to expand beyond beginner patterns while still enjoying manageable scope.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 62 x 47 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.4 x 3.4 inches or 113 x 85 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.3 x 9.3 inches or 263 x 235 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
