Pixelated Hare in Cool Pastel Palette
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The hare, a close relative of the domestic rabbit, is a swift, solitary mammal built for open grasslands and moorland. Unlike rabbits, hares remain above ground in shallow depressions called forms rather than burrowing, and their long hind legs make them capable of reaching speeds over 35 mph when evading predators. In folklore and art across cultures, hares symbolize fertility, speed, and cunning—they appear prominently in medieval manuscripts, fables, and modern illustration as emblems of wild vitality and wary grace.
- Stitch count: 96 x 101
- 4 colors in the palette
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96 x 101 stitches 4 colors
Pattern description
This charming counted cross-stitch captures a sitting hare rendered in bright pixel-block style, using just four DMC thread colors to create a cool, muted palette of cyan, seafoam, forest green, and coral pink. The 96×96-stitch design showcases the animal in profile, with layered geometric bands that suggest texture and contour—a distinctly retro-digital aesthetic that blends natural subject matter with 8-bit sensibility. At intermediate skill level, it's accessible enough for stitchers comfortable with color changes and basic shading, yet detailed enough to hold visual interest across the full count.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 96 x 101 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.9 x 7.2 inches or 174 x 183 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.8 x 13.1 inches or 324 x 333 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
