This cross stitch pattern highlights the Pūteketeke, better known as the Australasian crested grebe, which was crowned New Zealand’s Bird of the Century in 2023 with an impressive vote count exceeding 290,000.
 
Pattern Details:
70 x 60 Stitches
11 DMC Colours
Stitches 1689
 
Size
14 h.p.i (12.7 x 10.9 cm) (5.0 x 4.3 in.)
16 h.p.i (11.1 x 9.5 cm) (4.4 x 3.8 in.)
18 h.p.i (9.9 x 8.5 cm) (3.9 x 3.3 in.)
 
The model piece was stitched on 14 Count Blue Aida
 
This PDF Pattern includes:
Easy to read Full-Color Pattern with Key
Easy to read Black and White Pattern with Key
PatternKeeper compatible version
Basic Directions
 
Would you prefer a kit with all the supplies? Find the kit version here. 

This pattern is designed by Orderly Stitching, based on the artwork of @sirindoodles.
 
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