Cross stitch pattern of a rhinoceros head portrait in dark grey and brown tones on a light background, facing forward slightly to the right.

Rhinoceros

Wild AnimalsBeginner10 colours18 hours of stitching

This striking design captures the bold, sculptural presence of a rhinoceros, rendered in rich earthy tones that give the finished piece a real sense of weight and character. The portrait-style composition focuses on the animal's magnificent head, making it a powerful subject for framing.

Whether you are a wildlife enthusiast, a supporter of conservation, or simply looking for a rewarding project with a stunning result, this pattern offers a thoroughly satisfying stitch. It also makes a thoughtful and meaningful gift for anyone who cares about the natural world.

  • African
  • Animal
  • Endangered
  • Nature
  • Rhinoceros
  • Wildlife

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Pattern details

Size count
60 × 80
Colours
10
Stitches
2,712
Difficulty
Beginner

Finished size by fabric count

Fabric countInchesCentimetres
14 per inch4.3 × 5.7 in10.9 × 14.5 cm
16 per inch3.8 × 5 in9.5 × 12.7 cm
18 per inch3.3 × 4.4 in8.5 × 11.3 cm

Thread shopping list

10 thread colours, sorted by the amount you'll need. Lengths are based on 16 stitches per inch.

LengthDMC
4.1 m(957 stitch)3799Pewter Gray Very Dark
1.4 m(327 stitch)413Pewter Gray Dark
1.3 m(307 stitch)317Pewter Gray
1 m(238 stitch)642Beige Gray Dark
92 cm(214 stitch)310Black
84 cm(194 stitch)613Drab Brown Very Light
73 cm(170 stitch)451Shell Gray Dark
65 cm(150 stitch)3041Antique Violet Medium
63 cm(145 stitch)3861Cocoa Light
25 cm(10 stitch)543Beige Brown Ultra Very Light

CXC and Sullivans skeins carry the DMC number, so the codes above cover them too.

These lengths include the thread lost to tails and travelling, so they are what to buy rather than what ends up on the fabric. A spare skein of your main colours is still worth having, because dye lots vary between batches and matching one part way through is the hard part.

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