Silhouetted couple with rose at sunset
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The rose has symbolized love and romance across cultures for centuries, from ancient Roman mythology to Victorian flower language to modern courtship. A single stem carries particular weight—it speaks of singular, devoted affection rather than abundance or celebration. In art and literature, the gesture of offering a rose represents vulnerability, commitment, and the hope of reciprocation, making it one of the most universally recognized symbols of romantic intention across time and tradition.
- Stitch count: 177 x 107
- 24 colors in the palette
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177 x 107 stitches 24 colors
Pattern description
Two figures stand in profile against a glowing sunset gradient, one offering a single rose to the other—a timeless emblem of romantic devotion rendered entirely in silhouette. At 177 × 177 stitches across 24 DMC colors, this advanced counted cross-stitch pattern relies on a soft pastel palette of pinks, lavenders, and warm peachy tones that create the luminous backdrop behind the dark figures. The composition's gentle color shift from cool blues through warm golds and blush tones evokes the magical hour just after sunset, transforming a simple gesture into an intimate, almost cinematic moment.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 177 x 107 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 12.6 x 7.6 inches or 321 x 194 mm
Suggested Material Size: 18.5 x 13.5 inches or 471 x 344 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
