Warm-Toned Mongoose in Rustic Earthy Palette
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Mongooses are small carnivorous mammals found across Africa, Asia, and Europe, known for their fearlessness and quick reflexes when hunting snakes and other prey. Often solitary hunters by night, they move with the alert, poised gait visible in this design—their bodies low and ready, senses sharp. In many cultures, mongooses have earned respect and admiration for their bold nature and protective instincts.
- Stitch count: 189 x 89
- 28 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 42 times
189 x 89 stitches 28 colors
Pattern description
This richly detailed cross-stitch captures a mongoose in warm browns and tans, rendered with sophisticated color blending across 28 DMC threads. The creature's alert posture—head slightly raised, body angled forward—conveys natural curiosity, while the careful shading and pixel-by-pixel placement demand patience and precision from stitchers. At 189×189 stitches, this advanced-level pattern rewards experienced needleworkers with a lifelike, dimensional portrait suitable for framing or display in a naturalist-themed space.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 189 x 89 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 13.5 x 6.4 inches or 343 x 161 mm
Suggested Material Size: 19.4 x 12.3 inches or 493 x 311 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
