Tender Green Pea Pods in Soft Monochrome
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Garden peas have been cultivated for thousands of years, prized for their tender sweetness and nutritional richness. The pods you see here—plump and tightly packed with peas—represent the moment of perfect ripeness, just before harvest. Peas are actually legumes, part of the same family as beans and lentils, and they fix nitrogen in the soil, making them beloved by gardeners as much for their ecological benefit as for their flavor. Whether eaten fresh from the pod or dried for storage, peas have sustained civilizations from the Mediterranean to Asia, and remain a symbol of spring abundance and simple, wholesome food.
- Stitch count: 38 x 114
- 16 colors in the palette
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38 x 114 stitches 16 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross stitch captures two fresh pea pods in a restful palette of soft greens and pale yellows, rendered in 16 DMC thread colors across a compact 38 x 38 stitch count. The composition is intimate and botanical—a single pair of elongated pods arranged vertically, with delicate shading that gives them dimensional roundness and subtle life.
An intermediate-level project, this pattern rewards patient needlework with satisfying realism despite its modest size. The gentle color transitions and careful thread placement create depth that transforms a simple vegetable subject into a serene kitchen or garden-themed decoration. Stitched on standard Aida fabric with a quality DMC palette, the finished piece works beautifully as a small framed accent, a bookmark, or a gift for gardeners and food enthusiasts who appreciate understated, natural beauty.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 38 x 114 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.7 x 8.1 inches or 69 x 207 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.6 x 14 inches or 219 x 357 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
