Snow Leopard Face with Striking Blue Eyes
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The snow leopard is a solitary, elusive big cat native to the high mountain ranges of Central Asia, where it hunts wild sheep and goats across rocky terrain at elevations up to 18,000 feet. Adapted to extreme cold and thin air, snow leopards have thick, pale coats with dark rosette markings that provide camouflage against snow and stone. They are famously difficult to observe in the wild, making their distinctive features—small rounded ears, long thick tail, and piercing pale eyes—all the more captivating to those who study them. Fewer than 4,000 snow leopards remain in the wild, making them a vulnerable species and a powerful symbol of conservation efforts across Asia.
- Stitch count: 112 x 169
- 28 colors in the palette
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112 x 169 stitches 28 colors
Pattern description
This 112×112 stitch counted cross-stitch captures a snow leopard's piercing gaze with remarkable detail. The intermediate-skill pattern uses 28 DMC thread colors to render the cat's pale, spotted coat and those unmistakable electric-blue eyes that seem to follow the viewer. The cool, muted palette of grays, whites, blacks, and soft earth tones creates an authentic alpine mood, while the tight facial focus draws viewers into the feline's cool, watchful expression—ideal for wildlife lovers and big-cat enthusiasts seeking a striking wall piece.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 112 x 169 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8 x 12.1 inches or 203 x 307 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.9 x 18 inches or 353 x 457 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
