Leaping Calico Cat
jumping-cat_012
$ 3.90 excl. VAT
A calico cat is captured mid-leap in a clean, graphic style. The low coverage and compact size make for a light, relaxed stitching rhythm with clear color blocks.
Suited to beginners and anyone wanting a quick, focused project.
Description
This design shows a calico cat stretched out in a full jump against an empty background. The 108 by 89 stitch size stays compact, and the 38.4% coverage keeps the project visually light and quick to complete. With 13 DMC-based colors and an effective count under ten, color changes are present but not demanding.
Confetti is very low, so you mostly work in small, readable blocks without hunting for isolated stitches. The edge of the cat has moderate detail, which brings some gentle switching around the outline but remains easy to follow on the chart. The overall rhythm suits short, focused sessions where you see progress quickly.
It is a good fit for beginners who know the basics and for experienced stitchers wanting a simple, satisfying break between larger pieces. Stitchers who prefer dense, full-coverage pieces or long, intricate shading may find this design too minimal. Leaping Calico Cat 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 Leaping Calico Cat 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. For customization, the motif also lends itself well to simple variations: you can shift the palette for a seasonal version, reduce or boost contrast to change the ‘graphic’ feel, crop to a smaller focal area for a quick finish, mirror it for a pair, or frame it with a clean border, monogram, or a minimal geometric band to match a room.
Additional information
| Size | 108×89 stitches |
|---|---|
| Stitched | 3690 |
| Coverage | 38.4% |
| Colors | 13 (effective ~9.6) |
| Difficulty | Easy (Relaxed) (4/10) |
| Confetti_0 | 4.9% |
| Confetti_1 | 1.4% |
| Confetti_2 | 0.7% |
| Confetti_3 | 0.3% |
| Edge density | 0.328 |
| 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 108×89 stitches):
| AIDA | Inches (W × H) | Centimeters (W × H) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 ct | 9.8 × 8.1 in | 24.9 × 20.6 cm |
| 14 ct | 7.7 × 6.4 in | 19.6 × 16.1 cm |
| 16 ct | 6.8 × 5.6 in | 17.1 × 14.1 cm |
| 18 ct | 6.0 × 4.9 in | 15.2 × 12.6 cm |
| 20 ct | 5.4 × 4.5 in | 13.7 × 11.3 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 | jumping-cat_012_MOCKUP.png | 2592 × 2136 px |
| 2 | jumping-cat_012_PATTERNKEEPER.pdf | 1 |
| 3 | jumping-cat_012_PRINTER_DIN-A4.pdf | 15 |
| 4 | jumping-cat_012_PRINTER_LETTER.pdf | 15 |
| 5 | jumping-cat_012_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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