With his smart jacket, bright tie, elegant pipe and unmistakably serious expression, this whimsical feline brings a touch of humor, vintage charm and personality to your stitching collection.

Sir Whiskers’ Rainy Day is a playful cross stitch design for cat lovers and stitchers who enjoy quirky characters, modern folk art and unusual needlework. The muted gray and warm brown palette is beautifully accented with rich red details, while backstitch adds definition to the expressive face, whiskers, pipe and other fine details.

The original pattern is designed by Lucy Clever / LucyClever_Stitch. The chart measures 140 × 204 stitches and uses 16 DMC colors, with full cross stitches worked in 2 strands and selected backstitch details worked in 1 strand. Cat_Detective_color

Pattern Details

Pattern: Sir Whiskers’ Rainy Day
Original chart name: Cat Detective
Designer: Lucy Clever
Company: LucyClever_Stitch
Chart size: 140 W × 204 H stitches
Recommended fabric: Aida 14, White
Finished size on 14 ct: approx. 25.40 × 37.01 cm / 10 × 14.6 in
Finished size on 16 ct: approx. 22.22 × 32.38 cm / 8.75 × 12.75 in
Threads: DMC embroidery floss
Full cross stitch: 2 strands
Backstitch: 1 strand
Number of DMC colors: 16

The palette includes white, black, several sophisticated grays, warm topaz and golden olive shades, mocha beige, brown-gray, desert sand, terra cotta and vivid red accents. Backstitch uses DMC 817 Coral Red Very Dark and DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark. Cat_Detective_color

You Will Receive

Your purchase includes 2 PDF pattern files:

1. Color PDF Pattern – an easy-to-follow color chart with symbols.
2. Black & White PDF Pattern – a clear monochrome symbol chart for stitchers who prefer traditional black-and-white patterns.

Both versions contain the pattern chart and thread information, so you can choose the format that is most comfortable for you while stitching.

This is a digital PDF cross stitch pattern only. No finished embroidery, fabric, threads, frame or other physical materials will be shipped.

Perfect For

This design is a fun choice for cat lovers, fans of whimsical and eccentric characters, modern cross stitch enthusiasts and anyone looking for something a little different from traditional samplers. The finished embroidery can become distinctive wall art, a framed gift, a handmade card or a humorous addition to a cozy reading nook, office or creative space.

It also makes a charming handmade gift idea for cat owners, book lovers, detective-story fans, gentlemen-cat collectors and lovers of quirky vintage-inspired art.

Instant digital download • 2 PDF files • Color & Black-and-White charts • DMC colors • Original Lucy Clever design

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