Playful Orangutan Hanging from Vibrant Red Branch
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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: 182 x 182
- 19 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 172 times
182 x 96 stitches 19 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross stitch pattern captures an orangutan in dynamic motion, suspended upside-down from a natural brown branch with characteristic ease and grace. The composition features rich, warm reds that dominate the primate's form, creating visual depth through careful shading from bright coral to deep burgundy tones. Small green leaf accents frame the design, adding natural detail and breaking up the warm color palette with subtle botanical elements.
Stitched across 182 x 182 stitches using 19 DMC thread colors, this advanced-skill project demands precision and patience but rewards dedicated needleworkers with a striking finished piece. The complex shading required to bring the orangutan's expressive face and muscular body to life makes this pattern ideal for experienced cross stitch enthusiasts. Perfect for jungle-themed decor or as a meaningful gift for wildlife advocates, this design translates beautifully onto 14-count Aida fabric and works wonderfully as framed wall art or a decorative textile accent.
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: 182 x 96 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 13 x 6.9 inches or 330 x 174 mm
Suggested Material Size: 18.9 x 12.8 inches or 480 x 324 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
