Jewel-Red Raspberry with Warm Dimensional Detail
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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: 82 x 82
- 18 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 63 times
82 x 84 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
This 82 x 82 stitch counted cross stitch pattern captures a ripe raspberry in stunning jewel-red tones with delicate peachy-cream highlights that create remarkable depth and dimension. The round composition draws the eye directly to the textured surface of the berry, where light and shadow interplay across the drupelets to suggest natural form and ripeness. Stitched on Aida fabric, the design uses 18 DMC thread colors to build complexity and visual interest within a compact, satisfying project footprint.
The warm palette of deep crimsons, brick reds, and subtle gold-orange accents creates a rich, inviting mood that celebrates the natural beauty of fresh fruit. These colors evoke late-summer harvests and rustic kitchen aesthetics, making the finished needlework equally at home in farmhouse décor or displayed as a standalone framed piece.
Intermediate stitchers will find this project engaging without overwhelming—large enough to showcase technique but small enough to complete in a reasonable timeframe. The DMC thread palette offers excellent color gradation opportunities, perfect for practicing shading and highlight work in counted cross stitch. Gift-ready and suitable for seasonal displays or kitchen décor, this raspberry pattern appeals to gardeners, food enthusiasts, and needlecraft collectors alike.
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 Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 82 x 84 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.9 x 6 inches or 149 x 152 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.8 x 11.9 inches or 299 x 302 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
