Seal with Blue-Green Ball Jewel Tones
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Seals are marine mammals renowned for their intelligence, agility, and remarkable trainability. In the wild, they're carnivorous pinnipeds that inhabit coastal waters across both hemispheres, hunting fish and squid with exceptional diving skill. Their whiskered faces and expressive eyes have made them beloved in human culture for centuries—both in their natural habitats and, more recently, as beloved performers in zoos and circuses, where their playful nature and capacity to learn complex behaviors have enchanted audiences of all ages.
- Stitch count: 88 x 91
- 6 colors in the palette
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88 x 91 stitches 6 colors
Pattern description
A playful seal balances a gradient sphere atop its head in this six-color cross-stitch pattern, rendered in cool jewel tones of deep navy, teal, and charcoal. The design captures the whimsical charm of a trained marine mammal mid-performance, with careful shading that gives the seal's body dimension and the ball a luminous, dimensional quality. At 88×88 stitches on Aida fabric, this intermediate-level project uses DMC threads to layer the cool palette, creating depth through gradual color transitions—ideal for stitchers ready to move beyond basic flat shapes into subtle tonal work. The small finished size makes it perfect as a framed nursery piece or decorative addition to a child's room.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 88 x 91 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.3 x 6.5 inches or 160 x 165 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.2 x 12.4 inches or 310 x 315 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
