Red Rose with Pink Highlights Counted Cross-Stitch
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Roses are among the world's most beloved flowers, cultivated for thousands of years across cultures from ancient Persia to Victorian gardens. Their spiral petal arrangement—each layer unfurling from a central point—creates the natural complexity that makes them endlessly appealing to artists and embroiderers. The red rose specifically has long symbolized passion and deep love in Western tradition, while the layered petals themselves demonstrate nature's elegant mathematical precision.
- Stitch count: 157 x 121
- 30 colors in the palette
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157 x 121 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
A lush crimson rose blooms against a soft gradient sky in this advanced counted cross-stitch pattern. With 157 by 157 stitches and 30 DMC thread colors, the design captures delicate dimension through strategic shading—deeper reds form the outer petals while lighter pinks highlight the intricate folds toward the center.
This pattern rewards experienced needleworkers with its color complexity and the challenge of rendering naturalistic depth on Aida fabric. The rose's velvety texture emerges through careful thread selection and placement, making it an ideal project for anyone seeking to develop advanced blending and shading techniques. Whether framed as fine art or stitched as a heartfelt gift, this classic floral motif brings romantic elegance to any space.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 157 x 121 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.2 x 8.6 inches or 285 x 220 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.1 x 14.5 inches or 435 x 370 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
