Medieval Beast: Sea-horse Cross Stitch Pattern

How would you imagine a sea-horse if you had never seen one? This cross stitch pattern provides a colorful and charming answer. The image is recreated in detail from a 13th century French manuscript that describes all manner of beasties and creepy crawlies that inhabited the medieval imagination. Celebrated since antiquity when they pulled the chariot of the Greek God Poseidon, sea-horses have long been a favorite for artists, horse lovers, and fans of fantasy and mythology. This fun and whimsical pattern continues that tradition for any stitchers who are looking for something a little different.  WHAT YOU GET: 1 PDF file for instant download that includes Three versions of the pattern: colors + symbols, symbols in B&W, symbols in B&W + back stitches in color DMC and Anchor thread color chart Recommendations for fabric, thread, and needle Tips for finishing and framing Photograph of finished piece for reference Historical information about the design  PATTERN DETAILS Recommended for experienced stitchers Stitches used: full cross stitch, back stitch/stem stitch Stitch count: 140 wide x 90 high Number of thread colors: 10 Number of skeins needed: 12 FINISHED SIZE 14 ct Aida: 10” x 6.4” (25.4cm x 16.3cm) 16 ct Aida: 8.8” x 5.6” (22.2cm x 14.3cm) 18 ct Aida: 7.8” x 5” (19.8cm x 12.7cm) ADDITIONAL INFO This item is a digital file (PDF) for instant download of a cross stitch pattern. No physical product will be shipped to you. You will need a PDF reader to view and print this pattern. All PDF patterns and designs by Stitchable History are for personal use only. They may not be reproduced, edited, resold, published, or transmitted in any manner without express permission. The model piece was stitched on 18 ct. Aida cloth using two strands of DMC floss over one. Every monitor and printer is calibrated differently, so the color of your finished work may differ slightly from the photographs seen here.