Fierce Maned Lion in Bold Black
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Lions are the only truly social cats, living in family groups called prides across African savannas and a tiny population in India's Gir Forest. Their magnificent mane isn't just for looks—it signals health, dominance, and maturity to other lions, and darkens with age as testosterone peaks during their prime years. A lion's mane can contain up to 13,000 hairs, making it one of nature's most recognizable crowns.
- Stitch count: 215 x 215
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215 x 215 stitches 1 colors
Pattern description
This high-contrast lion profile showcases the animal's dramatic flowing mane in crisp monochromatic cross-stitch. The 215×215 stitch count delivers an advanced needlework challenge, requiring precision to capture the fine detail and layered texture of the mane's cascading strands. Worked entirely in a single DMC thread color, the design relies on counted stitches and negative space to create striking visual depth—perfect for framed wall art or a statement cushion cover where bold, gallery-worthy impact matters more than color complexity.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 215 x 215 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 15.4 x 15.4 inches or 390 x 390 mm
Suggested Material Size: 21.3 x 21.3 inches or 540 x 540 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
