Golden Parrot in Warm Earthy Tones
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Parrots are among the most intelligent birds, with cognitive abilities comparable to a five-year-old child. These colorful, social creatures mate for life and can live 40–60 years or more in the wild, using their curved beaks not just for eating but as a third limb to climb and grip. Golden and yellow plumage varieties appear across many parrot species throughout tropical regions, from macaws to smaller parakeets, each adapted to their specific forest canopies.
- Stitch count: 100 x 58
- 16 colors in the palette
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100 x 58 stitches 16 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate-level counted cross-stitch captures a plump parrot in soft golden hues, rendered with gentle shading across its rounded body and distinctive head profile. The design uses 16 DMC thread colors to build depth and dimension, with warmer ochres and golds dominating the overall palette while cooler grays accent the face and eye—a subtle color balance that gives the bird warmth and character without oversaturating the stitched surface.
Working at 100 x 100 stitches, the pattern is substantial enough for a satisfying needlework project without becoming overwhelming. The bird's compact, slightly squat posture and gentle expression make it an endearing focal point that works beautifully in a framed piece, or stitched onto a small pillow or wall hanging.
Choose a natural linen or cream Aida for background to complement the warm thread palette, and the finished piece will have an understated, heirloom quality—ideal for bird lovers or anyone seeking a cozy, nature-inspired home accent that reads as both playful and serene.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 100 x 58 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.1 x 4.1 inches or 181 x 105 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13 x 10 inches or 331 x 255 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
