Bright Golden Lion Cub Portrait Pattern
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Lions are the only fully social cats, living in family groups called prides where females do most of the hunting while males defend territory. Male lions develop their iconic manes as a sign of maturity and health—darker, fuller manes signal stronger genes and better nutrition. Cubs like the one depicted here stay with their mothers for about two years, learning essential hunting and survival skills through play and observation before eventually striking out on their own.
- Stitch count: 58 x 58
- 15 colors in the palette
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58 x 58 stitches 15 colors
Pattern description
This cheerful 58×58 stitch design captures a playful lion cub in warm golds and rich chocolate browns, rendered in a soft, child-friendly pixel art style. The cub's expressive blue eyes and pink nose give it an endearing, approachable character perfect for a child's room. Using 15 DMC thread colors at intermediate skill level, the pattern offers enough color variety to keep stitching engaging without overwhelming beginners.
The color palette balances bold golds against deep russet tones, creating visual depth on standard Aida fabric. Ideal as a framed nursery piece or sewn into a pillow cover, this counted cross-stitch design works beautifully as a gift for new parents or animal-loving children. The mid-range stitch count makes it achievable in a weekend or two, offering satisfying progress while building needlework confidence.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 58 x 58 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.1 x 4.1 inches or 105 x 105 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10 x 10 inches or 255 x 255 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
