European Perch Study
european-perch-perca-fluv
$ 6.50 excl. VAT
Detailed side view of a European perch with bold stripes and bright fins. The stitching rhythm is steady, with moderate color changes and very few isolated stitches.
Suited to stitchers who enjoy clear lines and a realistic fish motif.
Description
This design shows a single European perch in profile, with strong vertical striping and vivid red and yellow fins. The chart is wide and relatively low in height, so you work in long horizontal passes with a predictable rhythm. With 13 DMC-based colors and an effective count of about 12, color switching is present but not fussy, and there is no true confetti or isolated stitches to slow you down.
The edge density is moderate, so outlining the fins and spines needs some attention but stays readable on the chart. Coverage is just over half, which keeps the piece lighter on fabric while still giving the fish a solid, realistic body. The overall difficulty sits in the middle range and rewards steady focus rather than constant counting.
It suits stitchers who like natural history or fishing themes and want a project that feels structured and manageable. Those who dislike back-and-forth along long edges or prefer very simple, blocky fills may not enjoy this as much. If you are comfortable with basic cross stitch and following a gridded chart, this can be a satisfying, medium-term project.
European Perch Study 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 European Perch Study 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 | 276×164 stitches |
|---|---|
| Stitched | 23490 |
| Coverage | 51.9% |
| Colors | 13 (effective ~11.6) |
| Difficulty | Medium (Balanced) (5/10) |
| Confetti_0 | 8.9% |
| Confetti_1 | 0.5% |
| Confetti_2 | 0.2% |
| Confetti_3 | 0.2% |
| Edge density | 0.503 |
| 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 276×164 stitches):
| AIDA | Inches (W × H) | Centimeters (W × H) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 ct | 25.1 × 14.9 in | 63.7 × 37.9 cm |
| 14 ct | 19.7 × 11.7 in | 50.1 × 29.8 cm |
| 16 ct | 17.3 × 10.3 in | 43.8 × 26.0 cm |
| 18 ct | 15.3 × 9.1 in | 38.9 × 23.1 cm |
| 20 ct | 13.8 × 8.2 in | 35.1 × 20.8 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 | european-perch-perca-fluv_MOCKUP.png | 6624 × 3936 px |
| 2 | european-perch-perca-fluv_PATTERNKEEPER.pdf | 1 |
| 3 | european-perch-perca-fluv_PRINTER_DIN-A4.pdf | 27 |
| 4 | european-perch-perca-fluv_PRINTER_LETTER.pdf | 27 |
| 5 | european-perch-perca-fluv_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
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