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Cheerful Penguin in Red-Green Winter Stripes

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Penguins are flightless seabirds perfectly adapted to cold climates, with a streamlined body, flipper-like wings, and a tuxedo-like plumage of black and white that serves as camouflage in icy waters. Despite living primarily in the Southern Hemisphere and Antarctic regions, they've become beloved symbols of winter worldwide—their upright stance and waddling gait lending an innate charm to holiday imagery and seasonal decoration.

  • Stitch count: 99 x 147
  • 26 colors in the palette
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Cheerful Penguin in Red-Green Winter Stripes free cross-stitch pattern

99 x 147 stitches 26 colors

Pattern description

This festive penguin sports a bold red-and-green striped scarf and matching pompom hat, bringing vibrant holiday cheer to any cross-stitcher's project list. The 99×99 stitch count and 26 DMC colors offer an intermediate challenge—complex enough to keep you engaged without overwhelming, perfect for stitchers ready to move beyond simple designs. The jewel-toned palette of forest green, cardinal red, and cream creates a warm, traditional Christmas mood that works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric and makes an ideal holiday gift or seasonal home accent.

Material Type: Aida Generic White

Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm

Design Size: 99 x 147 stitches

Sewn Design Size: 7.1 x 10.5 inches or 180 x 267 mm

Suggested Material Size: 13 x 16.4 inches or 330 x 417 mm

Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands