Mermaid in Jewel Tones on Textured Water
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Mermaids exist at the boundary between human and sea creature, embodying humanity's long fascination with the ocean's mysteries. Across cultures—from Babylonian mythology to medieval European folklore to East Asian dragon-women—tales of these shapeshifters have represented both allure and danger, the promise of transformation, and the untamed power of the sea. Whether depicted as benevolent or bewitching, mermaids remain symbols of freedom and the wild depths beyond our reach, their dual nature reflecting our own eternal pull between civilization and nature.
- Stitch count: 129 x 147
- 31 colors in the palette
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129 x 147 stitches 31 colors
Pattern description
This advanced-level mermaid design captures a languid moment with sophisticated color layering—warm peach skin tones contrast beautifully against olive-green and gold scaled tail and jewel-toned accents. The 129×129 stitch count across 31 DMC thread colors creates subtle dimension through careful color blending, rewarding patient needleworkers with depth that mimics the luminous quality of underwater light. The composition tilts gracefully against a stylized seascape rendered in muted blue and gray, lending an art-deco elegance rather than cartoonish whimsy.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 129 x 147 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.2 x 10.5 inches or 234 x 267 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.1 x 16.4 inches or 384 x 417 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
