Pink rose blooming with cream highlights
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Roses symbolize love, beauty, and admiration across cultures, and their complex petal structure has inspired artists for centuries. The ability of roses to bloom in nearly every color except true blue makes them endlessly versatile in design and decoration. A fully open rose reveals the intricate spiral geometry of its petals, each layer unfurling from a central point—a natural geometry that feels both orderly and abundantly organic.
- Stitch count: 116 x 105
- 18 colors in the palette
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116 x 105 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
A luminous pink rose unfolds in counted cross stitch, its petals rendered in carefully graduated shades that create soft depth and dimension. The composition centers on a single open bloom with layered petals, accented by cream-colored highlights that catch light across the flower's curves. The black background intensifies the flower's gentle rose tones, making this a striking focal point for any needlework project.
This intermediate pattern uses 18 DMC thread colors across 116 x 116 stitches, offering both challenge and reward for stitchers with some experience. The blend of warm rose pinks, cooler magentas, and soft cream tones creates a romantic, dreamy mood perfect for framing or displaying as a decorative accent. Stitched on Aida fabric with the included DMC color guide, this rose makes an elegant gift for flower lovers or a beautiful addition to a gallery wall of handmade needlework.
Material Type: Aida Generic Black
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 116 x 105 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.3 x 7.5 inches or 210 x 191 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.2 x 13.4 inches or 360 x 341 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
