Hawk in Profile Against Clear Sky
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Hawks are apex hunters equipped with vision up to eight times sharper than humans, allowing them to spot prey from extraordinary distances while soaring. These raptors mate for life and return to the same territories year after year, perching prominently on branches and posts to survey their domain—a behavior that makes them iconic symbols of keen observation and natural power.
- Stitch count: 100 x 150
- 16 colors in the palette
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100 x 150 stitches 16 colors
Pattern description
This 100×100 stitch pattern captures a majestic bird of prey in silhouette, with the hawk's distinctive hooked beak and alert posture rendered in warm browns and black against a bright blue background. The composition frames the bird's profile perfectly, emphasizing the powerful shoulders and textured plumage that make raptors such commanding subjects for needlework.
The 16-color DMC palette creates striking depth through careful shading, layering rich chocolate and rust tones across the hawk's body while the lighter cream and tan stitches define the head and neck feathers. The cool blue sky provides ideal contrast, allowing the warm earth tones of the bird to leap forward visually.
At intermediate skill level, this pattern rewards patient stitchers with a genuinely striking finished piece suitable for framing or displaying as a wildlife-themed home accent. The counted cross-stitch technique on standard Aida fabric makes it accessible to stitchers ready to move beyond beginner projects, offering satisfying progress through its 10,000 individual stitches.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 100 x 150 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.1 x 10.7 inches or 181 x 272 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13 x 16.6 inches or 331 x 422 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
