Muted Green Parrot with Red Tail Accents
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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: 40 x 40
- 4 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 78 times
40 x 46 stitches 4 colors
Pattern description
This 40 x 40 stitch counted cross stitch pattern captures a serene parrot in soft, muted greens with a striking red tail detail. The composition features the bird in a gentle, tilted pose against a neutral background, creating an understated elegance perfect for small framed pieces or decorative accents. With just four DMC thread colors, the pattern achieves impressive depth and character without overwhelming complexity.
Ideal for beginners, this needlework project combines ease of execution with sophisticated results. The limited color palette keeps thread management simple while the modest stitch count ensures completion in just a few hours of relaxed stitching on standard 14-count Aida fabric. Stitchers will appreciate the clean geometric blocks of the parrot's form, which allow for satisfying progress and a polished final look. Consider framing this piece as a nature-inspired wall accent or stitching multiple versions in varying colorways to create a charming gallery wall of avian subjects.
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: 40 x 46 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.9 x 3.3 inches or 73 x 83 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.8 x 9.2 inches or 223 x 233 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
