Soft Pastel Rose with Delicate Blue Petals
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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: 101 x 101
- 21 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 73 times
101 x 144 stitches 21 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross stitch pattern captures a romantic rose in cool, dreamy hues—pale blue petals with soft mauve and pink blending create an ethereal quality, while the rich olive-green stem and foliage ground the composition. The 101 x 101 stitch count and 21 DMC thread palette make it an ideal intermediate project for stitchers ready to work with subtle color transitions and shading techniques without overwhelming complexity. The muted, watercolor-like palette lends itself beautifully to bedroom décor, nursery walls, or framed gifts for new mothers and gardeners alike. Stitched on 14-count Aida with standard DMC floss, this pattern works equally well as a small hoop display or finished as a delicate greeting card—perfect for capturing the gentle elegance of a single bloom in needlework form.
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: 101 x 144 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.2 x 10.3 inches or 183 x 261 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.1 x 16.2 inches or 333 x 411 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
