Pug Dog

A pug puppy with a soft gaze, worked in counted cross stitch in warm sepia tones. A monochrome design like this rewards care with the shading: the velvety look of the coat comes from the gradual passage between beiges and browns. The large-square chart with clear symbols keeps the counting easy, even with limited experience.

Everything needed for the stitching is in the kit; the frame shown in the photo is not included. A hoop or frame to keep the fabric taut and a pair of small embroidery scissors are useful additions. Once finished, the piece suits a simple frame, on its own or paired with other designs from the same collection.