Soft Pastel Polar Bear Cub Cross-Stitch
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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: 123 x 123
- 30 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 77 times
123 x 154 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Capture the gentle innocence of a young polar bear with this 123 x 123 stitch counted cross-stitch pattern. The design features a cream and white cub against a cool blue-gray background, creating a serene, wintry mood perfect for Arctic-themed needlework. With 30 DMC thread colors, the palette emphasizes soft pastels and cool tones that blend harmoniously across the composition.
This intermediate-skill pattern works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric and produces a finished piece ideal for framing, nursery decoration, or as a thoughtful wildlife-inspired gift. The detailed shading in the cub's facial features and body contours provides engaging stitching throughout, rewarding patient needleworkers with a polished, lifelike result. The cool color palette and gentle subject matter make this design equally suitable for winter décor or year-round display in any space celebrating Arctic wildlife and nature's majesty.
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: 123 x 154 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.8 x 11 inches or 223 x 279 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.7 x 16.9 inches or 373 x 429 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
