Pixel Robot with Jewel-Toned Heart Accent
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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: 26 x 26
- 10 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 74 times
26 x 30 stitches 10 colors
Pattern description
A charming counted cross stitch project, this 26 x 26 stitch design brings retro video-game aesthetic to life with a gentle, approachable complexity. The robot's blocky form features a distinctive white face with bold black eyes and an endearing expression that captures nostalgic 8-bit character design. Ten DMC thread colors create layered depth across the gray body, green cross-topped antenna, and white accents that define the pixel-art composition.
The real visual highlight emerges at the robot's chest, where a jewel-toned rainbow heart motif adds unexpected warmth and personality. Shades of red, yellow, blue, and green cluster together in precise stitches to suggest metallic or crystalline quality, transforming a simple robotic form into something emotionally expressive and whimsical.
Intermediate stitchers will appreciate this project's balanced difficulty—complex enough to hold interest across its moderate stitch count, yet manageable for dedicated needleworkers ready to advance beyond beginner patterns. Perfect as a decorative accent for a child's room, a thoughtful handmade gift celebrating individuality, or a charming addition to a modern gallery wall of stitched art. The finished piece adapts beautifully whether framed as a small sampler or incorporated into a larger needlework composition.
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: 26 x 30 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 1.9 x 2.1 inches or 47 x 54 mm
Suggested Material Size: 7.8 x 8 inches or 197 x 204 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
