Soft Muted Raccoon Portrait Close-Up
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Raccoons are highly intelligent North American mammals known for their distinctive black facial mask and nimble front paws. Despite their reputation for mischief, they are adaptable omnivores with remarkable problem-solving abilities and a keen sense of touch. Their dexterous digits allow them to manipulate objects with surprising precision, and they are often seen near water—streams, ponds, and human dwellings—where they forage for food. Nocturnal and solitary by nature, raccoons have become increasingly urban-adapted, thriving in cities alongside humans while maintaining their wild independence and cautious demeanor.
- Stitch count: 119 x 80
- 30 colors in the palette
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119 x 80 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This cross-stitch captures a raccoon's gentle, contemplative gaze in soft neutral tones. The 119 × 119 stitch count creates an intimate portrait that emphasizes the creature's distinctive facial mask and alert, intelligent eyes. The muted palette of 30 DMC thread colors blends warm grays, beiges, and cool forest greens to convey a naturalistic woodland mood.
Intermediate stitchers will find this counted cross-stitch rewarding without overwhelming demand. The color variety and careful blending required to achieve the raccoon's dimensional face and fur texture make it an engaging project that builds shading technique. On Aida fabric, this design translates beautifully into a framed wall piece or a memorable gift for wildlife lovers and nature enthusiasts who appreciate subtle, understated needlework art.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 119 x 80 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.5 x 5.7 inches or 216 x 145 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.4 x 11.6 inches or 366 x 295 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
