Soft Sage Rabbit with Warm Rustic Tones
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Rabbits are among the world's most recognizable and beloved small mammals, appearing in folklore, art, and literature across cultures for centuries. As social, crepuscular creatures, they're known for their exceptional hearing, powerful hind legs built for rapid escape, and gentle, curious temperament. Their soft fur, large expressive eyes, and gentle nibbling habits have made them enduring symbols of innocence, fertility, and natural gentleness in Western and Eastern traditions alike.
- Stitch count: 50 x 54
- 17 colors in the palette
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50 x 54 stitches 17 colors
Pattern description
This sweet rabbit portrait captures gentle character in a compact 50 x 54 stitch count, making it ideal for beginners ready to tackle intermediate techniques. The soft color palette blends warm tan and cream with cool sage greens and grey undertones, creating a naturally muted, calming mood that suits modern farmhouse or cottagecore décor. Seventeen DMC thread colors layer seamlessly to suggest the rabbit's fur texture and expressive dark eyes.
Cross-stitching this design offers excellent practice in color blending and shading—the gradual transitions from warm highlights to cooler shadows build your needlework confidence without overwhelming complexity. Stitch it on 14-count Aida fabric using the included DMC palette, and you'll have a finished piece perfect for a small frame, greeting card, or as part of a larger animal-themed collection. This pattern works beautifully as a gift for nature lovers or as a gentle accent in a child's room or kitchen.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 50 x 54 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.6 x 3.9 inches or 91 x 98 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.5 x 9.8 inches or 241 x 248 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
