Golden Seahorse in Warm Gradient Tones
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Seahorses are small marine fish belonging to the genus Hippocampus, found in shallow coastal waters worldwide. Named for their horse-like head, they are unique among fish for their upright swimming posture and prehensile tail, which they use to anchor themselves to seagrass and coral. Males famously carry and nurture developing young in a brood pouch, making them exceptional in the animal kingdom for this form of paternal care.
- Stitch count: 106 x 180
- 20 colors in the palette
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106 x 180 stitches 20 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures a seahorse in rich, golden-orange hues that shift from pale yellow highlights to deeper amber shadows, creating dimensional depth across 106×106 stitches. The upright, S-curved posture is rendered with careful shading to suggest the creature's delicate form, while the curled tail and defined head give it graceful presence. At intermediate skill level with 20 DMC thread colors, the design rewards steady needlework with a striking piece suitable for framing or a nautical-themed home accent. The warm color palette evokes tropical waters and makes this seahorse pattern ideal for beach décor, a nature lover's gift, or anyone drawn to ocean-inspired embroidery.
Material Type: Aida Generic Black
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 106 x 180 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.6 x 12.9 inches or 192 x 327 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.5 x 18.8 inches or 342 x 477 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
