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Cool-toned Mouse in Muted Grays

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Mice are small rodents found on nearly every continent, known for their adaptability to diverse environments from fields to human dwellings. Despite their reputation as household pests, they are curious, intelligent creatures with impressive senses of smell and hearing, and they play important ecological roles in food webs as both predators of insects and prey for larger animals.

  • Stitch count: 50 x 47
  • 4 colors in the palette
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Cool-toned Mouse in Muted Grays free cross-stitch pattern

50 x 47 stitches 4 colors

Pattern description

A charming rodent rendered in soft, cool-gray tones creates a gentle needlework project perfect for stitchers new to counted cross stitch. The 50 × 50 stitch count keeps the work manageable, making it an ideal choice for building confidence with basic embroidery techniques on Aida fabric.

Using just four DMC thread colors, this design demonstrates how a restrained palette can convey depth and dimension through subtle shading. The muted gray-green hues lend a calm, naturalistic quality that works beautifully as a small finished piece or framed motif in a nursery or study.

Display this completed mouse as a charming accent in a shadow box, or incorporate it into a patchwork sampler alongside other animal designs. The beginner-friendly stitch count and straightforward color scheme make it an excellent gift for embroidery newcomers or a quick weekend project for seasoned stitchers alike.

Material Type: Aida Generic Cream

Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm

Design Size: 50 x 47 stitches

Sewn Design Size: 3.6 x 3.4 inches or 91 x 85 mm

Suggested Material Size: 9.5 x 9.3 inches or 241 x 235 mm

Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands