Pig in a Polka Dot Balloon
flying-pig
$ 7.00 excl. VAT
A cheerful pig rides in a wicker basket beneath a pastel polka dot hot air balloon, drifting above a small cloud. The stitching rhythm is steady with moderate color changes and clear shapes.
Suited to stitchers with some experience who enjoy light detail without heavy confetti.
Description
This design shows a friendly pig standing in a woven basket under a striped and polka dot hot air balloon, with a soft cloud below. The palette uses 20 DMC-based colors, giving enough nuance for shading without feeling overwhelming. Confetti is present in small areas, especially in the balloon panels and basket texture, but isolated stitches are avoided so the stitching flow stays predictable.
You will switch colors regularly on the balloon and pig for smooth shading, while the cloud and background offer more relaxed, repetitive sections. Edge detail around the basket, ropes, and pig’s outline requires some focus but is not technically demanding. The chart is medium in size at 138 by 211 stitches, with just over half the area actually stitched, which keeps the project length moderate.
This suits stitchers who like a mix of gentle repetition and occasional concentration on details. Those who prefer very large blocks of a single color and almost no switching may not enjoy the patterned balloon sections as much. Confident beginners ready for a step up and intermediate stitchers looking for a lighthearted, manageable project will find this comfortable.
Pig in a Polka Dot Balloon 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. There’s a balanced amount of confetti: enough detail to keep it interesting, but not so much that it becomes fussy. 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 Pig in a Polka Dot Balloon 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 | 138×211 stitches |
|---|---|
| Stitched | 15530 |
| Coverage | 53.3% |
| Colors | 20 (effective ~18.9) |
| Difficulty | Medium (Balanced) (6/10) |
| Confetti_0 | 15.2% |
| Confetti_1 | 1.5% |
| Confetti_2 | 0.9% |
| Confetti_3 | 0.4% |
| Edge density | 0.462 |
| 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 138×211 stitches):
| AIDA | Inches (W × H) | Centimeters (W × H) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 ct | 12.5 × 19.2 in | 31.9 × 48.7 cm |
| 14 ct | 9.9 × 15.1 in | 25.0 × 38.3 cm |
| 16 ct | 8.6 × 13.2 in | 21.9 × 33.5 cm |
| 18 ct | 7.7 × 11.7 in | 19.5 × 29.8 cm |
| 20 ct | 6.9 × 10.6 in | 17.5 × 26.8 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 | flying-pig_MOCKUP.png | 3312 × 5064 px |
| 2 | flying-pig_PATTERNKEEPER.pdf | 1 |
| 3 | flying-pig_PRINTER_DIN-A4.pdf | 21 |
| 4 | flying-pig_PRINTER_LETTER.pdf | 21 |
| 5 | flying-pig_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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