Mermaid with Iridescent Tail and Flowing Hair
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Mermaids are the stuff of maritime legend across nearly every seafaring culture—half-human, half-fish creatures that have captivated imaginations for millennia, from ancient Sirens in Greek mythology to the selkies of Celtic lore. Whether portrayed as dangerous temptresses or gentle guardians of the sea, mermaids symbolize the mysterious and untamed power of the ocean, that boundary between the world of humans and the deep unknown. In art and embroidery, they're often rendered in repose or contemplation, emphasizing their dual nature: the familiar beauty of a human face paired with the alien grace of a fish's tail.
- Stitch count: 116 x 144
- 25 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 66 times
116 x 144 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
This 116×116-stitch intermediate pattern captures a classic mermaid in profile, her long brown hair cascading over one shoulder while she gazes serenely downward. The 25 DMC color palette blends warm peachy skin tones and golden yellows for her upper body with cool greens, teals, and silvery whites that shimmer across her fish tail—creating a natural gradient from human warmth to aquatic cool. The composition feels both graceful and grounded, with her tail curving beneath her in a natural resting pose rather than an action-frozen moment.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 116 x 144 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.3 x 10.3 inches or 210 x 261 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.2 x 16.2 inches or 360 x 411 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
