Forest Elf With Map
elf-gnome
$ 5.50 excl. VAT
A seated forest elf studies a map in warm, muted greens and golds. The stitching rhythm is steady, with broad areas of color and only light scattering of small color changes.
Suitable for stitchers who enjoy clear outlines and a relaxed, cartoon-style fantasy motif.
Description
This design shows a side-view elf seated on the ground, holding and reading a map, with a simple, flat background. The artwork is clean and cartoon-like, so shapes read clearly even from a distance. With 177 by 262 stitches and partial coverage, the project feels substantial without being overwhelming.
Fifteen colors are used, but the effective palette is closer to eight, which keeps thread changes manageable. Confetti is modest at around nine percent, so most sections work in small blocks of color with occasional single stitches for detail. Edge density is moderate, giving you enough back-and-forth around outlines to stay engaged without constant counting.
There are no isolated stitches, which helps maintain a smooth rhythm and reduces the need for frequent starts and stops. This suits stitchers who are comfortable with basic techniques and enjoy fantasy themes with clear silhouettes. It may not appeal to those who prefer full-coverage realism or very minimal, monochrome work.
Forest Elf With Map 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 Medium (Balanced), 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 Forest Elf With Map 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 | 177×262 stitches |
|---|---|
| Stitched | 20830 |
| Coverage | 44.9% |
| Colors | 15 (effective ~8.2) |
| Difficulty | Medium (Balanced) (5/10) |
| Confetti_0 | 9.3% |
| Confetti_1 | 1.1% |
| Confetti_2 | 0.5% |
| Confetti_3 | 0.3% |
| Edge density | 0.224 |
| 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 177×262 stitches):
| AIDA | Inches (W × H) | Centimeters (W × H) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 ct | 16.1 × 23.8 in | 40.9 × 60.5 cm |
| 14 ct | 12.6 × 18.7 in | 32.1 × 47.5 cm |
| 16 ct | 11.1 × 16.4 in | 28.1 × 41.6 cm |
| 18 ct | 9.8 × 14.6 in | 25.0 × 37.0 cm |
| 20 ct | 8.9 × 13.1 in | 22.5 × 33.3 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.
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Included Files
| No. | Filename | Pages / Size |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | elf-gnome_MOCKUP.png | 4248 × 6288 px |
| 2 | elf-gnome_PATTERNKEEPER.pdf | 1 |
| 3 | elf-gnome_PRINTER_DIN-A4.pdf | 27 |
| 4 | elf-gnome_PRINTER_LETTER.pdf | 27 |
| 5 | elf-gnome_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.
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