Warm Orange Fox with Cream Belly
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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: 44 x 44
- 11 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 132 times
44 x 59 stitches 11 colors
Pattern description
This charming fox pattern captures a sweet, rounded face with bright orange tones and creamy white accents, perfect for introducing young stitchers to counted cross stitch. At 44 x 44 stitches, the intermediate-skill design uses eleven DMC thread colors to build depth through warm burnt oranges, cheerful yellows, and crisp whites. The fox's gentle expression and simplified features make it ideal for children's rooms, nurseries, or as a rewarding first intermediate project. Stitch it on 14-count Aida for a finished piece around 3 by 3 inches, combining approachable complexity with instant visual appeal.
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: 44 x 59 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.1 x 4.2 inches or 80 x 107 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9 x 10.1 inches or 230 x 257 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
