Warm terracotta lion stalking forward, bold stitches
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Lions are Africa's only truly social cats, living in prides where females do most of the hunting while males protect territory. The male's mane serves as both a sign of health and dominance, growing darker and fuller as he ages—a visual signal of his strength within the pride hierarchy.
- Stitch count: 53 x 33
- 6 colors in the palette
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53 x 33 stitches 6 colors
Pattern description
This warm terracotta lion captures the animal mid-stride in a bold, pixelated style perfect for beginners. The rich orange and brown tones create depth across the mane and body, while the simplified silhouette translates beautifully into counted cross stitch on Aida fabric using just six DMC thread colors.
At 53 × 53 stitches, this compact pattern offers an accessible introduction to needlework without overwhelming detail. The geometric, blocky rendering means each stitch lands cleanly within the grid, making it forgiving for newer stitchers who are still building confidence with tension and technique. Frame it as a bold accent for a child's room, gift it to a young crafter, or stitch multiple lions in varying thread colors to build a small gallery of big cats.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 18/inch or 71/100mm
Design Size: 53 x 33 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.9 x 1.8 inches or 75 x 47 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.8 x 7.7 inches or 225 x 197 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
