Hippopotamus in Cool Muted Waters
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Hippopotamuses are semi-aquatic giants that spend most of their day submerged in rivers and lakes across sub-Saharan Africa, emerging mainly at dusk to graze. Despite their barrel-shaped bodies and seemingly docile appearance, hippos are among Africa's most formidable animals, fiercely territorial and capable of surprising speed on land. They're highly social creatures, living in pods and communicating through complex vocalizations that can travel both above and below water—their name itself comes from the Greek for 'river horse.'
- Stitch count: 123 x 73
- 25 colors in the palette
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123 x 73 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
This serene hippopotamus emerges from cool, muted tones of sage, slate, and cream in a contemplative riverside scene. The 123 × 123 stitch count offers a satisfying intermediate project, working through 25 DMC thread colors to build gentle depth and texture. The soft color palette—greens and grays offset by warm sand tones—creates a peaceful mood perfect for nature lovers and African wildlife enthusiasts.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 123 x 73 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.8 x 5.2 inches or 223 x 132 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.7 x 11.1 inches or 373 x 282 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
