Thoughtful Dachshund Portrait
dachshund
$ 3.50 excl. VAT
Compact portrait of a dachshund with a clear, graphic look. The stitching rhythm is steady with minimal color switching and no isolated stitches.
Suited to beginners and relaxed evening stitching.
Description
This design shows a close-up dachshund head with a simple, expressive pose against a plain background. The stitching area is small, so progress is visible after each session. With 16 colors but only a handful used heavily, most sections work in comfortable blocks with occasional switches for shading.
Confetti is low, so you rarely stop to change a color for a single stitch. Edges around the muzzle, eyes, and collar need a bit of attention, but they are easy to follow on the chart. The overall rhythm is calm and repetitive, with short stretches of focused work around the facial details.
The pattern suits beginners who want to practice neat outlines and color changes without feeling overwhelmed. It also works well for more experienced stitchers looking for a quick, low-effort project. Stitchers who prefer large, highly detailed pieces with dense shading and heavy confetti may find this too simple.
Thoughtful Dachshund Portrait is designed to stitch well, not just to look good: the pattern’s structure supports a focused, steady rhythm and clear progress milestones. Difficulty-wise it sits in the range of Easy (Relaxed), which mainly reflects how much thread management and precision you’ll want to bring to the table. It’s compact enough to feel finishable quickly while still giving a polished result.
The palette stays calm and controlled, which makes the stitching rhythm straightforward and relaxing. Confetti stays low, so you’ll enjoy larger, cleaner stitch runs and quick visible progress. High edge contrast means crisp outlines and frequent color transitions, which gives the finished piece a sharp, high-definition look.
The overall feel leans calm, focus, craft, which helps the design stay visually coherent while you work through it. Many stitchers also read Thoughtful Dachshund Portrait through themes like care, handmade, which can make the finished piece feel personal rather than purely decorative. A strong focal point plus consistent micro-structure keeps the stitching experience rewarding over time.
Additional information
| Size | 90×88 stitches |
|---|---|
| Stitched | 4894 |
| Coverage | 61.8% |
| Colors | 16 (effective ~5.7) |
| Difficulty | Easy (Relaxed) (4/10) |
| Confetti_0 | 4.9% |
| Confetti_1 | 1.7% |
| Confetti_2 | 1.0% |
| Confetti_3 | 0.5% |
| Edge density | 0.213 |
| Isolated | 0.0% |
Legend
Size shows the stitched design area in stitches (pixels) — width × height — without any extra border, exactly as framed in the preview image.
Finished size (for 90×88 stitches):
| AIDA | Inches (W × H) | Centimeters (W × H) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 ct | 8.2 × 8.0 in | 20.8 × 20.3 cm |
| 14 ct | 6.4 × 6.3 in | 16.3 × 16.0 cm |
| 16 ct | 5.6 × 5.5 in | 14.3 × 14.0 cm |
| 18 ct | 5.0 × 4.9 in | 12.7 × 12.4 cm |
| 20 ct | 4.5 × 4.4 in | 11.4 × 11.2 cm |
Stitched is the total number of stitches used (the overall workload).
Coverage is the percentage of the design area that contains stitched pixels (how “filled” it is).
Colors is the number of floss colors used (with an “effective” estimate that reflects how strongly colors actually appear).
Difficulty is a 1–10 score: 1 = very easy, 10 = extremely challenging.
Confetti_0 counts stitches that have no same-color neighbor directly around them; Confetti_1, Confetti_2, and Confetti_3 apply the same idea with a larger surrounding distance (+1, +2, +3 stitches).
Edge density indicates how “edgy” the design is (more edges = more frequent color changes).
Isolated is the share of stitches that appear as isolated single pixels (often the most interruption-prone stitches).
For a detailed explanation of each metric, see: additional-product-informations.
This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped.
Instant Access
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Included Files
| No. | Filename | Pages / Size |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | dachshund_MOCKUP.png | 2160 × 2112 px |
| 2 | dachshund_PATTERNKEEPER.pdf | 1 |
| 3 | dachshund_PRINTER_DIN-A4.pdf | 12 |
| 4 | dachshund_PRINTER_LETTER.pdf | 12 |
| 5 | dachshund_SCREEN.pdf | 1 |
- PDF cross stitch pattern files for personal use.
- A PatternKeeper-compatible PDF is included where indicated in the product details.
Usage License
- For personal use only.
- You may print the pattern for your own use.
- You may sell the finished, stitched item.
- Sharing, reselling, or redistributing the files in any form is not permitted.
Refund Policy
- Due to the digital nature of this product, returns, exchanges, or refunds are not possible once the download has been provided.
Support
- If you have any questions or experience technical issues, please feel free to contact me — I’m happy to help.
