Golden Cat with Blue Yarn Spool
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 46 x 46
- 15 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 52 times
46 x 59 stitches 15 colors
Pattern description
This 46x46 cross-stitch pattern captures a cheerful orange tabby cat playfully clutching a blue yarn spool, rendered in warm golden and amber tones against crisp white highlights. The composition balances the cat's joyful expression with the dangling yarn that suggests movement and playfulness, creating an engaging scene perfect for feline enthusiasts and crafters alike. With 15 DMC thread colors and intermediate skill requirements, this counted cross-stitch design offers satisfying complexity without overwhelming beginners advancing their needlework abilities. The warm color palette of golds, yellows, and browns combined with cool slate-blue accents creates visual depth that translates beautifully onto 14-count Aida fabric, making it an ideal project for stitchers seeking a personality-filled motif that doubles as charming home décor or a heartfelt gift for cat lovers.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 46 x 59 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.3 x 4.2 inches or 83 x 107 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.2 x 10.1 inches or 233 x 257 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
