Giraffes at Warm African Sunset
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 159 x 159
- 24 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 344 times
159 x 100 stitches 24 colors
Pattern description
Silhouetted giraffes stand majestically against a glowing orange and gold sky in this striking African landscape cross-stitch. The composition captures two long-necked figures in profile, with a bare acacia tree and distant hills completing the savanna vista. At 159 x 159 stitches, this intermediate to advanced pattern delivers impressive visual impact through bold contrast and warm color gradations.
Creating this needlework requires working with 24 DMC thread colors to blend the fiery sunset palette from deep oranges and yellows into rich blacks and blue-blacks for the silhouetted wildlife. The pattern works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric, offering a satisfying medium-sized project that celebrates iconic African imagery. Whether displayed as a nature lover's treasure or given as a gift to safari enthusiasts, this counted cross-stitch design brings warmth and drama to any room while capturing the serene beauty of golden-hour wildlife moments.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 159 x 100 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.4 x 7.1 inches or 289 x 181 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.3 x 13 inches or 439 x 331 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
