Soft Pastel Hyacinths in Spring Bloom
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Hyacinths are spring-blooming bulbs renowned for their intensely fragrant flower spikes, which cluster dozens of tiny star-shaped florets along a single stem. The lavender and blue varieties shown here symbolize sincerity and constancy in the language of flowers. Historically cultivated throughout the Mediterranean and prized by Dutch bulb traders, hyacinths became emblematic of renewal and the season's arrival—a meaning reflected in their frequent appearance in classical still-life paintings and contemporary needlework designs celebrating spring's return.
- Stitch count: 108 x 176
- 20 colors in the palette
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108 x 176 stitches 20 colors
Pattern description
Graceful hyacinths arranged on slender stems create a gentle vertical composition in this 108×108 counted cross-stitch pattern. Twenty DMC thread colors blend purples, lavenders, and soft blues across the clustered flower heads, while warm chartreuse-green stems anchor the design. The intermediate skill level suits stitchers comfortable with color blending and fine detail work—the dense floral clusters demand careful attention to thread transitions, but the straightforward stem lines offer breathing room. This pattern works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric, perfect for framing as a springtime wall hanging or gifting to garden enthusiasts.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 108 x 176 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.7 x 12.6 inches or 196 x 319 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.6 x 18.5 inches or 346 x 469 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
