Warm Golden Lion Cub Pixel Portrait
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Lion cubs are born with spots and manes that darken as they mature, and they spend their first years in the safety of the pride learning essential hunting and social skills from their mothers. These young cats are deeply social and playful, often engaging in mock fights with siblings that build strength and coordination for adulthood. Despite their fierce adult reputation, lion cubs are remarkably gentle and curious, embodying a vulnerable beauty before they become apex predators of the African savanna.
- Stitch count: 51 x 51
- 5 colors in the palette
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51 x 51 stitches 5 colors
Pattern description
This compact 51×51 stitch count lion features a golden and cream palette with warm orange accents, making it an ideal first needlework project. The pixel-art composition captures the cub's gentle expression with simple black outlines and layered tan tones, creating depth without complexity. Five DMC thread colors keep material costs minimal while delivering satisfying visual results on standard Aida fabric.
Perfect for beginners seeking an animal-themed keepsake, this counted cross-stitch design stitches quickly and works beautifully as a nursery decoration, a framed gift for wildlife enthusiasts, or a confidence-building first project. The warm, approachable color scheme suits both modern and traditional interiors, and the compact finished size means it can be completed in just a few evenings of relaxed needlework.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 51 x 51 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.6 x 3.6 inches or 93 x 93 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.5 x 9.5 inches or 243 x 243 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
