Warm-Toned Lion Portrait in Soft Gold
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Lions are the only truly social cats in the wild, living in family groups called prides where males and females hunt and raise young together. Their iconic manes, darkening with age and testosterone, serve both as a sign of health and dominance and as protection during fights—a maned male's presence alone can deter rivals from a pride's territory.
- Stitch count: 91 x 143
- 11 colors in the palette
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91 x 143 stitches 11 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch lion portrait combines gentle shading with warm, earthy tones—creams, tans, and rich browns—to create a naturalistic feline face rendered in a soft, almost painterly style. Working across 91 × 91 stitches on Aida fabric with eleven DMC thread colors, you'll build dimension through careful color gradation, making this intermediate project rewarding for stitchers ready to move beyond simple blocks into portraiture. The result is a serene, contemplative lion—ideal for a gallery wall, bedroom décor, or as a gift for wildlife lovers.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 91 x 143 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.5 x 10.2 inches or 165 x 259 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.4 x 16.1 inches or 315 x 409 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
