Black and Tan Guinea Pig Pixel Portrait
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Guinea pigs are sturdy, social rodents native to the Andes Mountains of South America, domesticated for centuries both as food and as beloved companions. They're remarkably vocal creatures, chirping, wheeking, and rumbling to communicate with one another — each sound carrying a different message about food, contentment, or alarm. With their rounded bodies, short legs, and gentle temperament, guinea pigs have become iconic small pets worldwide, prized for their interactive personalities and surprisingly long lifespans of five to seven years.
- Stitch count: 54 x 59
- 7 colors in the palette
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54 x 59 stitches 7 colors
Pattern description
This cheerful pixel-art guinea pig captures the breed's characteristic round face and gentle expression in just 54 × 54 stitches. The black-and-white facial markings are rendered in crisp, high-contrast stitches, while warm tan and brown tones define the ears and body, creating a portrait that practically glows against the light canvas background.
Working at beginner level, you'll use just seven DMC thread colors to build this cute rodent companion. The small stitch count makes this an ideal first or quick-finish project — perfect for introducing yourself to counted cross stitch without overwhelming complexity or material cost.
Guinea pig lovers and small-pet enthusiasts will treasure this as wall décor for a bedroom or craft room, or as a handmade gift that celebrates their furry friend. Its compact size and cheerful mood suit shelf displays, framed gifts, or even a series of animal portraits stitched as a collection.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 54 x 59 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.9 x 4.2 inches or 98 x 107 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.8 x 10.1 inches or 248 x 257 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
