Cool-toned fish with jewel accents
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Fish have fascinated humans across cultures for millennia—symbols of abundance, prosperity, and freedom. In Japanese art and feng shui, fish represent wealth and good fortune, their fluid forms embodying grace and transformation. Goldfish and koi, in particular, became beloved subjects in embroidery and textile arts throughout Asia and Europe, prized not only for their striking coloration but for the meditative quality of watching their unhurried movement through water.
- Stitch count: 16 x 15
- 7 colors in the palette
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16 x 15 stitches 7 colors
Pattern description
This compact 16×16 counted cross-stitch captures a whimsical fish in bold orange-red against a cool blue-and-white ground, with striking magenta and purple accents along the lower edge. The seven-color palette creates excellent contrast for a beginner project, with the warm fish body popping against the cool surrounding tones. Stitched on standard Aida fabric using DMC threads, this design works beautifully as a small gift, bookmark, or framed accent for a coastal or modern interior.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 16 x 15 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 1.1 x 1.1 inches or 29 x 27 mm
Suggested Material Size: 7 x 7 inches or 179 x 177 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
