Bold Black and Gold Toucan Portrait
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Toucans are tropical rainforest birds native to Central and South America, famous for their enormous, colorful bills that can measure up to one-third their total body length. Despite their size and weight, the bill is surprisingly hollow and lightweight, supported by hollow struts of bone—an elegant evolutionary solution. These highly social birds live in small flocks, and their loud, distinctive calls echo through the forest canopy. With their striking appearance and playful personality, toucans have become iconic symbols of tropical biodiversity and are beloved in both wildlife photography and decorative art.
- Stitch count: 52 x 74
- 6 colors in the palette
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52 x 74 stitches 6 colors
Pattern description
This striking toucan design captures the bird in profile with a bold, high-contrast palette of black, gold, and grey against a white background. The 52×52 stitch count makes it an ideal beginner project—small enough to complete quickly without overwhelming detail, yet visually impactful. Six DMC thread colors create sharp definition, with the toucan's distinctive oversized beak rendered in rich golden tones that pop against its jet-black plumage and grey-toned belly. The composition emphasizes the bird's most recognizable feature, making it an excellent introduction to counted cross stitch on Aida fabric.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 52 x 74 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.7 x 5.3 inches or 94 x 134 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.6 x 11.2 inches or 244 x 284 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
