Warm Tabby Kitten Portrait in Soft Earth Tones
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Kittens are young domestic cats, typically from birth until around one year of age. During this juvenile stage, they develop their hunting instincts, coordination, and social behaviors through play and interaction with littermates and caregivers. A tabby kitten's distinctive striped coat pattern—created by agouti gene expression—appears in variations across domestic cats worldwide and is one of the most common feline color patterns in nature.
- Stitch count: 160 x 170
- 28 colors in the palette
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160 x 170 stitches 28 colors
Pattern description
This cross-stitch portrait captures a young tabby kitten's gentle gaze with remarkable softness. The 160×160-stitch design uses a warm palette of 28 DMC thread colors—creams, taupes, browns, and golds—to build a muted, realistic feline face. The kitten's expressive eyes and delicate whiskers emerge beautifully through skilled color gradation and blending, making this an advanced needlework project that rewards patience and precision.
The composition focuses tightly on the kitten's head, emphasizing its alert yet calm expression and striped fur texture. Stitchers will appreciate the nuanced shading that brings dimension to the face without overwhelming detail; the natural, understated color palette suits both modern and traditional décor. This design works beautifully framed as a pet portrait, a gift for cat lovers, or as a meditation on capturing life and personality through counted cross stitch on Aida fabric.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 160 x 170 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.4 x 12.1 inches or 290 x 308 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.3 x 18 inches or 440 x 458 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
