Bright Red Raspberry with Lush Green Leaves
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Raspberries are perennial bramble fruits prized across temperate regions for their delicate flavor and aromatic intensity. Each berry is actually an aggregate of hundreds of tiny drupelets clustered around a central core—a unique botanical structure that makes them fragile to harvest but impossibly beautiful. Their jewel-bright red hue, when fully ripe, signals peak sugar content and flavor.
- Stitch count: 99 x 99
- 15 colors in the palette
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99 x 99 stitches 15 colors
Pattern description
This 99×99 stitch counted cross-stitch pattern captures a jewel-toned raspberry at peak ripeness, its crimson drupelets rendered in vivid reds and pale pink highlights against a foundation of rich, variegated green foliage. The composition balances botanical detail with decorative impact, using 15 DMC thread colors to build depth and dimension across the medium-skilled needleworker's canvas.
At intermediate difficulty, the design rewards steady stitching with a satisfying color progression. The leafy background provides textural variation through olive and sage tones, while the raspberry's bright core commands visual focus—ideal for Aida fabric in a standard hoop frame.
This pattern works beautifully as a kitchen accent, a gift for gardeners, or a small decorative piece celebrating summer abundance. Its warm, organic palette and manageable stitch count make it rewarding to complete within a week or two of casual stitching, and the finished piece brings genuine botanical charm to any wall or shelf.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 99 x 99 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.1 x 7.1 inches or 180 x 180 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13 x 13 inches or 330 x 330 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
