Warm rustic squirrel cross-stitch pattern
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Squirrels are resourceful rodents famous for their cheek pouches and obsessive nut-gathering behavior. A single squirrel can bury thousands of nuts each fall, and their forgetfulness actually benefits forests—many buried nuts grow into new trees. Their bushy tails serve multiple purposes: balance while leaping between branches, warmth during cold months, and communication with other squirrels. In cross-stitch tradition, squirrels symbolize industry, preparation, and the bounty of nature.
- Stitch count: 58 x 77
- 9 colors in the palette
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58 x 77 stitches 9 colors
Pattern description
This charming 58 × 58 stitch design captures a squirrel in profile, rendered in warm autumn tones of rust, cream, and chocolate brown. The palette evokes a cozy, woodland aesthetic, perfect for needle crafters seeking a beginner-friendly counted cross-stitch project. With nine DMC thread colors and manageable stitch count, it's an ideal introduction to animal patterns on Aida fabric. The geometric border framing the subject adds a folk-art quality, while the composition's simplicity makes it forgiving for newer stitchers building confidence.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 58 x 77 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.1 x 5.5 inches or 105 x 140 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10 x 11.4 inches or 255 x 290 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
