Vibrant Red Pomegranate Cross Stitch Pattern
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Pomegranates are ancient fruits with deep cultural significance across Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Persian traditions, symbolizing fertility, abundance, and prosperity for millennia. The fruit's distinctive crown-like calyx and jeweled interior chambers filled with ruby-red arils have made it a beloved motif in art and textiles throughout history. A single pomegranate can contain hundreds of seeds, each surrounded by tart-sweet juice, making it as visually striking as it is nourishing—a symbol of natural abundance rendered perfectly in cross-stitch's bright, orderly grid.
- Stitch count: 66 x 66
- 18 colors in the palette
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66 x 66 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures a jewel-toned pomegranate at peak ripeness, its glossy crimson surface rendered in rich reds, oranges, and subtle highlights that create dimensional depth on 66 x 66 stitches of Aida fabric. The green leafy stem adds natural contrast and botanical authenticity to the composition, while the warm cream background lets the fruit's saturated color palette dominate the design.
At intermediate skill level with 18 DMC thread colors, this needlework project offers engaging color blending and shading techniques without overwhelming complexity. The pattern works beautifully as a standalone kitchen accent, framed produce study, or component in a larger fruit sampler series—ideal for fall décor, Mediterranean-inspired interiors, or as a gift for gardeners and food enthusiasts who appreciate heirloom or exotic varieties.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 66 x 66 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.7 x 4.7 inches or 120 x 120 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.6 x 10.6 inches or 270 x 270 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
