Soft Pastel Girl Cross-Stitch with Warm Brown Tones
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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: 60 x 60
- 20 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 43 times
60 x 88 stitches 20 colors
Pattern description
Bring a gentle, vintage-inspired character to life with this 60×60 stitch counted cross-stitch pattern. The design features a young girl with a bob haircut rendered in warm peachy-browns and soft pink hues, creating an inviting, nostalgic mood perfect for stitchers seeking projects with nostalgic charm and accessible complexity.
At intermediate skill level, this pattern introduces learners to color blending and subtle shading using 20 DMC thread colors. The palette emphasizes warm, earthy neutrals balanced with delicate pink accents, making it forgiving for those still developing their tension and color-mixing intuition.
This charming needlework suits framing as a nursery keepsake, gift for new parents, or decorative accent in spaces celebrating childhood and innocence. The compact 60×60 count means you'll finish faster than larger projects while still enjoying the satisfying detail work that intermediate cross-stitch offers. Stitch it on 14-count Aida fabric with the included DMC color palette for best results.
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: 60 x 88 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.3 x 6.3 inches or 109 x 160 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.2 x 12.2 inches or 259 x 310 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
