Cascading Ivy Vine with Soft Green Tones
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Ivy is a climbing vine species prized for its ability to cling to walls, fences, and tree trunks through aerial rootlets. In temperate regions, it thrives year-round, often providing evergreen cover and shelter for wildlife. Historically and culturally, ivy has symbolized fidelity, marriage, and eternal life in Western traditions, while its lush, cascading growth has inspired artists and craftspeople for centuries. The leaf shape—with its distinctive lobed or palmate form—is instantly recognizable and appears frequently in botanical illustration and decorative arts, from medieval manuscripts to Victorian needlework.
- Stitch count: 62 x 98
- 16 colors in the palette
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62 x 98 stitches 16 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch design captures a graceful climbing vine rendered in soft, naturalistic greens. The composition follows a flowing vertical stem with leaves arranged asymmetrically, creating a sense of organic movement across the 62 × 62 Aida canvas. The color palette blends light yellow-greens, deep forest tones, and muted teal accents—a soothing, botanical aesthetic that avoids harsh contrasts in favor of gentle shading.
Stitching this intermediate-level pattern requires familiarity with blending subtle color transitions, as 16 DMC thread colors work together to build depth and dimension in the foliage. The design works beautifully on cream or linen-colored Aida, allowing the greens to stand out without competing backgrounds. Perfect for framing as a nature-inspired wall accent, stitching into a small pillow, or gifting to plant lovers and herbalists—the soft, verdant mood makes it equally suited to cottage décor or modern minimalist spaces.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 62 x 98 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.4 x 7 inches or 113 x 178 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.3 x 12.9 inches or 263 x 328 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
