Muted monochrome whale cross-stitch pattern
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Whales are the largest animals ever to inhabit Earth, with some species reaching lengths exceeding 100 feet. These marine mammals are highly intelligent, social creatures that navigate vast ocean distances using sophisticated communication patterns. Despite their enormous size, most whales feed on tiny plankton or small fish, filtering enormous quantities of seawater through specialized baleen plates. Their streamlined bodies and powerful flukes make them remarkably graceful swimmers, and they're known for their complex songs that travel hundreds of miles through the ocean.
- Stitch count: 21 x 14
- 2 colors in the palette
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21 x 14 stitches 2 colors
Pattern description
This beginner-friendly whale design features a bold silhouette in classic black with soft gray shading on 21×21 Aida fabric. Using just two DMC thread colors, the pattern captures the whale's distinctive profile—rounded head and tapered tail—in a minimalist style that's perfect for stitchers new to counted cross-stitch. The high-contrast composition creates visual interest without overwhelming complexity, making it an ideal first project or quick gift for ocean enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 21 x 14 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 1.5 x 1 inches or 38 x 25 mm
Suggested Material Size: 7.4 x 6.9 inches or 188 x 175 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
