Wolf Face with Striking Turquoise Eyes
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Wolves are highly intelligent pack animals known for their complex social hierarchies, sophisticated communication through howls and body language, and remarkable hunting coordination. Their distinctive eye-shine, caused by the tapetum lucidum (a reflective layer behind the retina), gives them superior night vision—a trait romanticized across mythology and folklore. Despite their fearsome reputation in European tradition, wolves are generally cautious around humans and play a crucial ecological role as apex predators, controlling herbivore populations and maintaining ecosystem balance.
- Stitch count: 90 x 130
- 27 colors in the palette
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90 x 130 stitches 27 colors
Pattern description
This 90×90 counted cross-stitch pattern captures a wolf's intense gaze head-on, rendered in a cool palette of muted greens, grays, and mauve tones. The striking turquoise eyes dominate the composition, piercing forward with an almost hypnotic quality. At intermediate skill level with 27 DMC thread colors, the design balances moderate complexity with visual impact—ideal for stitchers seeking a wildlife portrait that reads clearly on 14-count Aida fabric.
The muted, earthy color scheme creates an atmospheric mood rather than a naturalistic rendering, giving this wolf pattern a mystical or contemplative character. Wolves have long symbolized wildness, loyalty, and intuition across cultures—making this design equally suitable as wall art for nature enthusiasts or as a thoughtful gift. The 27-color palette requires careful attention to shade placement, but rewards the stitcher with depth and dimension that brings the wolf's expressive face to vivid life.
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
