Northern Pike Side View
northern-pike-esox-lucius
$ 4.90 excl. VAT
A detailed side view of a northern pike in warm, natural tones. The long, narrow shape and repeating scale pattern create a steady, linear stitching rhythm.
Suitable for stitchers who enjoy focused, moderate-length projects with clear chart readability.
Description
This design shows a single northern pike in profile, with clear fins, head, and scale markings along a long horizontal body. With 8 colors and a reduced palette feel, most areas use repeating rows of the same shades, so the stitching rhythm is steady and predictable. Confetti is low, so you will not be stopping often for isolated stitches, and color changes tend to come in short runs along the pattern of the scales and fins.
The medium edge density means there are enough outlines and shape transitions to keep your attention without feeling fussy. At 252 by 74 stitches, the piece is wide and narrow, similar to a banner or bookmark-style panel, and it rewards a methodical, row-by-row approach. Coverage is just over half, so there will be visible fabric around the fish, which keeps the project lighter in time and thread use.
The chart should be comfortable for stitchers who can already manage basic counting and regular color changes. It may not suit anyone looking for a very quick, minimal-color beginner project or for those who prefer dense, full-coverage work with heavy shading. Anglers, nature fans, and those who like clean, graphic animal motifs will likely enjoy the focused stitching experience.
Northern Pike Side View 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 Northern Pike Side View 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 | 252×74 stitches |
|---|---|
| Stitched | 10204 |
| Coverage | 54.7% |
| Colors | 8 (effective ~7.4) |
| Difficulty | Medium (Balanced) (5/10) |
| Confetti_0 | 12.4% |
| Confetti_1 | 0.6% |
| Confetti_2 | 0.3% |
| Confetti_3 | 0.1% |
| Edge density | 0.524 |
| 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 252×74 stitches):
| AIDA | Inches (W × H) | Centimeters (W × H) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 ct | 22.9 × 6.7 in | 58.2 × 17.1 cm |
| 14 ct | 18.0 × 5.3 in | 45.7 × 13.4 cm |
| 16 ct | 15.8 × 4.6 in | 40.0 × 11.7 cm |
| 18 ct | 14.0 × 4.1 in | 35.6 × 10.4 cm |
| 20 ct | 12.6 × 3.7 in | 32.0 × 9.4 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 | northern-pike-esox-lucius_MOCKUP.png | 6048 × 1776 px |
| 2 | northern-pike-esox-lucius_PATTERNKEEPER.pdf | 1 |
| 3 | northern-pike-esox-lucius_PRINTER_DIN-A4.pdf | 18 |
| 4 | northern-pike-esox-lucius_PRINTER_LETTER.pdf | 18 |
| 5 | northern-pike-esox-lucius_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.
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