Minimalist Red Flamingo Silhouette
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Flamingos are tall wading birds native to South America, Africa, and Asia, famous for their striking pink-to-red plumage—a color derived from carotenoid pigments in the algae and crustaceans they filter-feed from shallow waters. Their signature bent beaks and proportionally elongated legs make them unmistakable in silhouette, and they are highly social animals, often gathering in flocks of thousands. In Western culture, flamingos have become a symbol of tropical leisure and retro vacation aesthetics, particularly through mid-century resort imagery.
- Stitch count: 32 x 42
- 5 colors in the palette
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32 x 42 stitches 5 colors
Pattern description
This striking 32×32 counted cross-stitch pattern captures a flamingo in bold, graphic form—a side-profile silhouette rendered in vivid red with a pop of deep blue in the eye and yellow accents along the neck. The composition flows vertically, emphasizing the bird's characteristic curved beak and impossibly long legs, all executed in clean, pixelated lines that work beautifully at small scale.
Working this pattern is ideal for beginners: five DMC thread colors keep material costs low, and the straightforward charting lets new stitchers focus on mastering tension and consistent stitching without overwhelming detail. The bold color blocking means mistakes are forgiving, and completion comes quickly on 14–18-count Aida—perfect for building confidence.
Flamingos make wonderful gifts for tropical-themed rooms, beach houses, or as a light-hearted accent in modern home décor. The cheerful red-and-blue palette suits summer projects or year-round gift-giving, while the small finished size (roughly 2×2 inches on 14-count fabric) adapts easily to hoops, small frames, or card inserts.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 18/inch or 71/100mm
Design Size: 32 x 42 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 1.8 x 2.3 inches or 45 x 59 mm
Suggested Material Size: 7.7 x 8.2 inches or 195 x 209 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
