Leaping Hare in Warm Tan Tones
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The hare is a wild relative of the domestic rabbit, built for speed and evasion across open countryside. These long-legged sprinters can reach speeds of 35 miles per hour and rely on sudden zigzag leaps to escape predators—a trait that has made them symbols of swiftness, alertness, and survival instinct across cultures and mythology. Their distinctive upright ears serve as both radar dishes for detecting danger and heat-dissipation mechanisms in warmer months.
- Stitch count: 151 x 122
- 30 colors in the palette
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151 x 122 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
A dynamic hare captured mid-leap commands the center of this 151 x 151 stitch composition, rendered in a warm palette of tans, golds, and soft browns. The animal's powerful back legs extend in full stride, ears alert and pointed upward, creating a sense of movement and vitality across the cream-colored Aida ground. The 30-color thread palette builds subtle shading and dimension, particularly in the hare's muscular hindquarters and textured fur.
This advanced-skill pattern rewards patient needleworkers with a naturalistic wildlife portrait that reads beautifully from a distance once complete. The carefully selected DMC color transitions create the soft, lifelike quality characteristic of classical natural history illustration. Suitable for framing or displaying as a statement piece, this counted cross-stitch design works wonderfully in a rustic home, a naturalist's study, or any space celebrating wildlife. The warm, earthy tones complement traditional and farmhouse décor effortlessly.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 151 x 122 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.8 x 8.7 inches or 274 x 221 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.7 x 14.6 inches or 424 x 371 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
