Girls in Green (Girls under Trees) Cross Stitch Pattern – August Macke
Pattern Details:
- PatternKeeper Compatible
- Five finished sizes to choose from
- Regular and large print charts included
- Detailed instructions and floss amount conversion chart included
- Full stitches only - no half or quarters stitches, no backstitching
Bring the vibrant color and joyful energy of German Expressionism to your stitching with this beautiful Girls in Green (Girls Under Trees) Cross Stitch Pattern by August Macke. Painted shortly before the artist's untimely death in World War I, this lively composition showcases Macke's gift for transforming everyday moments into celebrations of color, light, and movement.
A group of young women strolls and gathers beneath sunlit trees, their fashionable dresses and hats blending harmoniously with the surrounding landscape. Rather than focusing on fine detail, Macke uses bold color relationships and simplified forms to create a sense of warmth, leisure, and modern life. The result is both expressive and inviting, drawing the viewer into a peaceful world filled with sunlight and companionship.
As a leading member of the German Expressionist movement and associated with Der Blaue Reiter group, Macke sought to capture the emotional power of color while celebrating the beauty of contemporary life. His paintings remain beloved for their optimism, luminous palettes, and distinctive artistic vision.
This full-coverage cross stitch pattern faithfully recreates the rich colors and flowing forms of one of Macke's most appealing outdoor scenes. Celebrate color, movement, and the beauty of everyday life with this museum-quality cross stitch pattern inspired by one of August Macke's most charming compositions.
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Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Finished Design Sizes:
X-Small Pattern:
288w x 214h stitches
14 count: 20.57 x 15.29 inches - 523mm x 388mm
18 count: 16.00 x 11.89 inches - 406mm x 302mm
20 count: 14.40 x 10.70 inches - 366mm x 272mm
22 count: 13.09 x 9.73 inches - 333mm x 247mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 80 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Small Pattern:
324w x 241h stitches
14 count: 23.14 x 17.21 inches - 588mm x 437mm
18 count: 18.00 x 13.39 inches - 457mm x 340mm
20 count: 16.20 x 12.05 inches - 411mm x 306mm
22 count: 14.73 x 10.95 inches - 374mm x 278mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 99 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Medium Pattern:
360w x 268h stitches
14 count: 25.71 x 19.14 inches - 653mm x 486mm
18 count: 20.00 x 14.89 inches - 508mm x 378mm
20 count: 18.00 x 13.40 inches - 457mm x 340mm
22 count: 16.36 x 12.18 inches - 416mm x 309mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 99 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Large Pattern:
432w x 321h stitches
14 count: 30.86 x 22.93 inches - 784mm x 582mm
18 count: 24.00 x 17.83 inches - 610mm x 453mm
20 count: 21.60 x 16.05 inches - 549mm x 408mm
22 count: 19.64 x 14.59 inches - 499mm x 371mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 99 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
X-Large Pattern:
468w x 348h stitches
14 count: 33.43 x 24.86 inches - 849mm x 631mm
18 count: 26.00 x 19.33 inches - 660mm x 491mm
20 count: 23.40 x 17.40 inches - 594mm x 442mm
22 count: 21.27 x 15.82 inches - 540mm x 402mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 99 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
