Golden Retriever Puppy with Warm Palette

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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: 110 x 110
28 colors in the palette
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110 x 110 stitches 28 colors

Pattern description

At 110 x 110 stitches, this intermediate-level cross-stitch captures a friendly puppy with soft golden tones and warm peachy hues that radiate joy. The composition features the pup's gentle face gazing upward with a pink tongue and expressive eyes, creating an endearing focal point against a light, neutral background. Twenty-eight DMC thread colors blend smoothly to achieve the soft, lifelike texture of the dog's coat.

This pattern offers needleworkers a rewarding intermediate challenge—complex enough to keep experienced stitchers engaged but accessible for those expanding their skills beyond beginner projects. The warm color palette of tans, golds, and soft browns makes this design perfect as a heartfelt gift for dog lovers or a charming addition to a bedroom, nursery, or home office. Once complete on Aida fabric, this puppy portrait becomes a keepsake that celebrates the unconditional affection and playful spirit of a beloved pet, making it an ideal heirloom-quality needlework project for animal enthusiasts.