Rustic Brown Hare with Wildflower Border
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Hares are swift, solitary creatures of open fields and meadows, built for rapid escape with their powerful hind legs and keen hearing. Unlike rabbits, hares remain above ground, relying on speed and zigzag running patterns to evade predators. Their alert posture and upright ears—as captured here—are their constant defense, scanning for danger in the landscape they inhabit.
- Stitch count: 116 x 104
- 39 colors in the palette
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116 x 104 stitches 39 colors
Pattern description
A gentle hare rendered in warm, earthy browns sits alert among a burst of red and golden wildflowers. This counted cross-stitch pattern captures the creature in profile, its distinctive long ears upright and its soft fur textured in gentle gradient tones that shift from deep chocolate to pale cream. The composition places the small flowers in the lower left, creating visual balance and drawing the eye through the design with natural movement.
The 39 DMC thread colors required for this 116×116-stitch pattern make it an advanced undertaking, rewarding experienced needleworkers with rich depth and subtle color blending. Stitching on 14-count Aida fabric will yield a finished piece approximately 8×8 inches—a perfect size for a framed nature study or small decorative focal point in a woodland-themed room.
This design speaks to anyone drawn to quiet country aesthetics and wildlife portraiture. The warm palette and gentle subject matter make it equally suited to spring décor, a gift for nature lovers, or as part of a broader gallery wall celebrating European fauna. The pattern's complexity ensures an engaging stitching journey for those ready to invest time in creating an heirloom-quality keepsake.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 116 x 104 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.3 x 7.4 inches or 210 x 189 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.2 x 13.3 inches or 360 x 339 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
