Muted Gray Rhino Cross Stitch Pattern
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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: 132 x 132
- 11 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 97 times
132 x 74 stitches 11 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate-level counted cross stitch pattern captures a powerful rhinoceros in soft, muted gray and blue-green tones. The composition showcases the animal's distinctive profile with prominent horn and stocky, muscular build rendered across a 132 x 132 stitch count. The palette blends cool grays with subtle teal undertones, creating a calm, naturalistic mood that appeals to wildlife enthusiasts and cross-stitch crafters seeking a subject with real presence and personality.
At eleven DMC thread colors, this rhino offers a satisfying complexity without overwhelming newer stitchers. The shading between gray and green-tinged threads adds dimension to the animal's body, while tan and brown accents on the horn provide subtle contrast. Stitched on standard Aida fabric with the included DMC color chart, this needlework project strikes a balance between achievable detail and meaningful visual impact.
Frame this completed piece as a distinctive wildlife accent for a naturalist's den, child's room, or gallery wall celebrating African animals. The cool palette works beautifully in contemporary or rustic interiors, offering an alternative to bright, cartoon-like animal designs. Whether you stitch it for personal collection or as a thoughtful gift for a safari enthusiast, this rhino brings quiet strength and artistic merit to any needlework collection.
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 White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 132 x 74 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.4 x 5.3 inches or 240 x 134 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.3 x 11.2 inches or 390 x 284 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
