Pixelated Solar System with Warm Saturn
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The planets in this design—rendered as soft, pixel-based spheres—reflect how we've come to see the cosmos through digital imaging. Each orb uses concentric circles and subtle color gradation to suggest dimension and atmosphere, a technique that echoes how space probes and telescopes reveal the true diversity of our solar system's worlds.
- Stitch count: 106 x 85
- 22 colors in the palette
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106 x 85 stitches 22 colors
Pattern description
A serene cosmic scene rendered in counted cross stitch, featuring four planets suspended against a deep black void. Saturn dominates the composition with its iconic golden-hued sphere and tilted ring, anchoring the right side, while smaller blue and cyan orbs float above, and a striped green gas giant anchors the lower right. The 22-color DMC palette creates subtle depth through warm and cool tones, making this intermediate-level pattern an ideal project for stitchers ready to move beyond simple designs.
With 106×106 stitches, this space-themed needlework strikes an excellent balance between challenge and completion time. The pixel-art aesthetic brings retro charm to modern astronomy, perfect for bedroom décor, a science enthusiast's gift, or as part of a cosmic-themed gallery wall. Stitch it on Aida fabric using the provided DMC color chart, and the final piece becomes a meditative reminder of Earth's place in the solar system.
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 106 x 85 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.6 x 6.1 inches or 192 x 154 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.5 x 12 inches or 342 x 304 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
