Majestic African Elephant in Warm Earthy Tones
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African elephants are the largest land mammals on Earth, with adults weighing up to 14,000 pounds and their distinctive tusks—elongated incisor teeth—growing continuously throughout their lives. These highly intelligent, social animals live in tight family groups led by a matriarch and are known for their remarkable memory, complex communication through rumbling calls inaudible to human ears, and their role as ecosystem engineers, shaping landscapes through their feeding and movement across vast territories.
- Stitch count: 138 x 138
- 30 colors in the palette
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138 x 138 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross stitch pattern captures a frontal portrait of an African elephant rendered in rich, warm ochres and golds that evoke the dusty savanna landscape. The 138 x 138 stitch design showcases subtle shading through 30 DMC thread colors, bringing dimensional depth to the elephant's textured skin and prominent ivory tusks. The intermediate skill level rewards patient stitchers with a portrait that rewards careful color transitions, making it an engaging needlework project that balances realism with the expressive quality of counted cross stitch. Whether stitched on Aida fabric for display or gifted as a wildlife-inspired home accent, this pattern offers a warm, naturalistic study perfect for elephant enthusiasts and African wildlife lovers.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 138 x 138 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.9 x 9.9 inches or 250 x 250 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.8 x 15.8 inches or 400 x 400 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
