Bright Pixel Snail with Blue Shell
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Snails are among nature's most distinctive mollusks, moving on a muscular foot and secreting a thin slime trail that aids locomotion across soil, leaves, and stone. Their spiral shells, composed of calcium carbonate, grow continuously throughout the snail's life—new whorls added at the shell's opening as the body expands. Garden snails are found worldwide and play an important ecological role as decomposers, feeding on decaying vegetation and returning nutrients to soil.
- Stitch count: 31 x 36
- 6 colors in the palette
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31 x 36 stitches 6 colors
Pattern description
A cheerful snail rendered in bold, blocky pixels makes this 31×31 counted cross-stitch pattern perfect for young stitchers. The creature's rounded yellow body and coral-orange foot contrast warmly against the snail's cool blue shell, creating strong visual interest without overwhelming complexity. Six DMC thread colors keep material costs modest while the graphic simplicity suits beginner skill levels.
The pixelated aesthetic echoes classic video-game imagery, giving this charming garden creature a retro-digital charm. Stitch this on 14-count Aida fabric and the finished piece measures roughly 2.2×2.2 inches—ideal for framing, a greeting card insert, or adding to a larger sampler project.
Gift this cheerful little snail to a child's room or pair it with other animal patterns from the Children's album for a playful cross-stitch collection. The warm color palette and approachable stitch count make it rewarding to complete in a single afternoon.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 31 x 36 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.2 x 2.6 inches or 56 x 65 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.1 x 8.5 inches or 206 x 215 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
