Tabby Cat with Warm Rustic Tones Playing
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Domestic tabby cats are recognized by their distinctive striped, spotted, or swirled coat patterns—the result of genes that create contrasting marks against a base color. Tabbies are found across all cat breeds and mixed populations worldwide, and the tabby pattern itself is one of the oldest and most common natural colorations in felines, providing camouflage in grassland environments.
- Stitch count: 173 x 88
- 22 colors in the palette
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173 x 88 stitches 22 colors
Pattern description
A tabby cat in rich, earthy browns stretches mid-play with an oversized orange orb, captured in this 173×173 stitch counted cross-stitch design. The composition balances the cat's dynamic pose against the solid warmth of the toy, creating visual movement despite the static medium of needlework.
This advanced pattern uses 22 DMC thread colors to build depth and texture in the cat's fur and subtle shading throughout. The warm palette of browns, tans, and burnt orange creates a cozy, rustic mood ideal for cat-loving stitchers seeking a moderately challenging project. Worked on Aida fabric with the included DMC thread chart, this design makes a charming finished piece for any home, particularly appealing to those drawn to feline subjects and naturalistic animal portraiture in needlework.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 173 x 88 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 12.4 x 6.3 inches or 314 x 160 mm
Suggested Material Size: 18.3 x 12.2 inches or 464 x 310 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
