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Soft Pastel Girl with Brunette Bob

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The human face and portrait tradition occupy a central place in art history across cultures and centuries. Portraiture serves not merely as visual documentation but as a vehicle for capturing personality, mood, and introspection—a quality evident in this soft-eyed, contemplative gaze. The 1970s aesthetic references a transformative decade in both fashion and social expression, when the bob hairstyle became synonymous with modern femininity and artistic independence.

  • Stitch count: 110 x 123
  • 35 colors in the palette
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Soft Pastel Girl with Brunette Bob free cross-stitch pattern

110 x 123 stitches 35 colors

Pattern description

A girl with a classic 1970s-inspired brunette bob gazes softly over her shoulder, stitched in gentle peachy flesh tones and warm browns. Her gentle expression and upward gaze convey a sense of quiet contemplation, while the purple shoulder drape adds an unexpected cool accent to the warm palette. The composition is portrait-oriented, focusing intimately on the face and upper shoulders against a soft, muted background.

This 110 × 110 stitch advanced pattern demands precision across 35 DMC thread colors, making it an ideal challenge for experienced needleworkers ready to blend subtle color gradations. The soft, blended color transitions in the hair and skin tones require careful stitch placement and thread selection to achieve the painterly depth visible in the finished piece.

Perfect for framing as a bedroom or living room centerpiece, this counted cross stitch portrait works beautifully on 14-count or 16-count Aida fabric. The gentle mood and nostalgic styling make it a meaningful gift for craft enthusiasts who appreciate vintage-inspired portraiture, and the rich color palette ensures it complements both modern and eclectic interiors.

Material Type: Aida Generic White

Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm

Design Size: 110 x 123 stitches

Sewn Design Size: 7.9 x 8.8 inches or 200 x 223 mm

Suggested Material Size: 13.8 x 14.7 inches or 350 x 373 mm

Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands