Pixelated Hen with Holly Border Frame
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Hens are domestic fowl valued for centuries across cultures for eggs, meat, and pest control. Naturally social and curious, they establish clear hierarchies within flocks and communicate through a rich vocabulary of clucks, crows, and warning calls—even roosters and chicks recognize distinct individual voices.
- Stitch count: 39 x 39
- 5 colors in the palette
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39 x 39 stitches 5 colors
Pattern description
This small counted cross-stitch captures a charming farmyard hen in classic pixel-art style, surrounded by a festive holly-and-berry border in red and green. The white aida ground showcases the 39×39-stitch design beautifully, making it an ideal first needlework project for beginners.
The color palette uses just five DMC thread colors—black, white, red, green, and yellow—to outline the hen's body and beak while the holly corners and frame add seasonal warmth. The geometric border repeats small poinsettia-like motifs at each corner, giving the design a cottage-craft charm perfect for farmhouse or holiday décor.
Stitched on standard aida fabric with a basic backstitch outline and filled-block method, this pattern works up quickly and requires minimal color changes. It makes a delightful small gift, greeting-card insert, or framed needlework accent for a kitchen or country-style home.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 39 x 39 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.8 x 2.8 inches or 71 x 71 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.7 x 8.7 inches or 221 x 221 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
