Bright-eyed frog with lily pad and sky
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Frogs are amphibians found on nearly every continent, beginning life as tadpoles in water before metamorphosing into land-dwelling adults. Despite their small size, they play an outsized ecological role as both predators of insects and prey for larger animals. Many frog species communicate through distinctive calls—each species has its own unique croak or chirp—and they're highly sensitive to environmental changes, making them important indicators of ecosystem health. Their large eyes, positioned on the tops of their heads, give them exceptional ability to spot movement both above and below water.
- Stitch count: 150 x 127
- 25 colors in the palette
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150 x 127 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
A cheerful green frog with a wide grin sits confidently on a tan lily pad, gazing upward with a prominent dark eye against a bright blue sky dotted with puffy white clouds. The composition balances the frog's rounded body in the upper portion while water and layered green lily foliage anchor the lower half, creating natural depth and dimension that rewards the intermediate stitcher.
This 150 x 150 stitch pattern uses 25 DMC thread colors to bring a peaceful pond scene to life, making it an excellent choice for a child's room or nursery décor. The color palette—soft greens, sky blue, warm cream, and natural tan—feels gentle and inviting rather than jarring. Stitched on Aida fabric, the counted cross stitch technique builds the frog's personality through careful color placement, while the water and clouds create meditative sections perfect for developing needle control and color blending skills.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 150 x 127 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.7 x 9.1 inches or 272 x 230 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.6 x 15 inches or 422 x 380 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
