This cross stitch pattern highlights the Pūteketeke, better known as the Australasian crested grebe, which was crowned New Zealand’s Bird of the Century in 2023 with an impressive vote count exceeding 290,000.
Pattern Details:
70 x 60 Stitches
11 DMC Colours
Stitches 1689
Size
14 h.p.i (12.7 x 10.9 cm) (5.0 x 4.3 in.)
16 h.p.i (11.1 x 9.5 cm) (4.4 x 3.8 in.)
18 h.p.i (9.9 x 8.5 cm) (3.9 x 3.3 in.)
The model piece was stitched on 14 Count Blue Aida
This PDF Pattern includes:
- Easy to read Full-Color Pattern with Key
- Easy to read Black and White Pattern with Key
- PatternKeeper compatible version
- Basic Directions
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This pattern is designed by Orderly Stitching, based on the artwork of @sirindoodles.
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Pūteketeke - PDF Cross Stitch Pattern
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