Orange-Haired Mermaid with Vibrant Green Tail
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 84 x 84
- 25 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 159 times
84 x 136 stitches 25 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross stitch pattern captures a charming mermaid with flowing orange hair, pink-toned face details, and a striking lime-green tail accented with blue water elements. The 84 x 84 stitch count and 25 DMC thread colors create a design with excellent color depth, featuring playful contrasts between warm skin tones, cool aquatic blues, and rich jewel-toned greens in the kelp framing.
An intermediate-skill needlework project, this mermaid design works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric and rewards stitchers with a finished piece full of personality. Perfect for ocean-loving crafters or as a whimsical bedroom accent, the pattern's bright, cheerful palette brings coastal charm to any space. The combination of hair texture, scaled tail detail, and underwater flora creates visual interest that translates wonderfully in finished embroidery, making it an engaging canvas for both cross stitch enthusiasts and gift-givers seeking distinctive maritime-themed decor.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 84 x 136 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6 x 9.7 inches or 152 x 247 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.9 x 15.6 inches or 302 x 397 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
