Warm-Toned Stag Head with Majestic Antlers
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Male deer are prized for their impressive branched antlers, which grow anew each year and can weigh up to 40 pounds in large species like elk and moose. Antlers serve both as visual displays of health and dominance during the breeding season and as formidable weapons in battles with rival stags—shedding and regrowing them is an enormous metabolic investment.
- Stitch count: 120 x 170
- 17 colors in the palette
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120 x 170 stitches 17 colors
Pattern description
A noble stag commands the center of this intermediate cross-stitch pattern, rendered in warm browns and tans that evoke natural woodland tones. The artist captures fine detail in the deer's gentle expression and powerful branching antlers, making this a striking portrait-style composition perfect for game rooms, lodges, or rustic home décor.
The pattern uses 17 DMC thread colors across 120 × 120 stitches, offering a satisfying challenge without overwhelming complexity. Working the subtle color gradations in the stag's face and the intricate antler branches will develop your shading techniques while remaining achievable for intermediate needleworkers.
Stitch this on 14-count Aida fabric for a finished piece roughly 8½ inches square—a manageable weekend project or thoughtful gift for nature lovers and hunters alike. The warm, earthy palette lends itself beautifully to framing in natural wood or displaying in a study, cabin, or countryside-themed room.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 120 x 170 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.6 x 12.1 inches or 218 x 308 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.5 x 18 inches or 368 x 458 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
