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Smiling Leopard Cub Bright Golden Brown

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Leopards are the most adaptable of the big cats, thriving across Africa and Asia in habitats ranging from rainforests to semi-arid savanna. Cubs are born with their spots fully formed and stay with their mother for up to two years, learning to hunt and survive in their complex jungle and grassland homes.

  • Stitch count: 59 x 79
  • 5 colors in the palette
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Smiling Leopard Cub Bright Golden Brown free cross-stitch pattern

59 x 79 stitches 5 colors

Pattern description

This delightful leopard cub captures all the charm of a young spotted cat with its endearing smile and oversized ears. Stitched in warm golden-brown tones with crisp black markings, the 59×59 stitch count makes it an ideal beginner project that delivers striking results without overwhelming complexity.

The five-color DMC palette—primarily golden and tan with black accents and cream highlights—creates wonderful visual depth across the cub's sweet expression and spotted coat. Work this on standard Aida fabric for a small, cheerful finished piece that brightens a nursery, child's bedroom, or brings joy to any animal-lover's collection. The simple stitch count and beginner skill level make it perfect for introducing cross-stitch newcomers to animal portraiture.

Material Type: Aida Generic White

Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm

Design Size: 59 x 79 stitches

Sewn Design Size: 4.2 x 5.6 inches or 107 x 143 mm

Suggested Material Size: 10.1 x 11.5 inches or 257 x 293 mm

Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands