Wolf with Blue Eyes: Cool-Toned Cross Stitch
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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: 90 x 90
- 27 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 95 times
90 x 130 stitches 27 colors
Pattern description
Capture the intensity of a wolf's piercing gaze with this 90 x 90 stitch pattern featuring striking blue eyes and cool, muted tones. The composition creates an immersive close-up portrait that draws the viewer directly into the animal's expression, with softly blended colors in grays, whites, and sage greens creating atmospheric depth. This intermediate-level design uses 27 DMC thread colors to render realistic fur texture and luminous eye detail, making it perfect for cross-stitchers ready to work with a nuanced palette. Finished on 14-count Aida, this piece becomes a striking wildlife needlework suitable for framing or gifting to animal enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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: 90 x 130 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.4 x 9.3 inches or 163 x 236 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.3 x 15.2 inches or 313 x 386 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
