Regular and Large print chart included
PatternKeeper compatible
Discover the quiet elegance and timeless charm of The Black Hat by Evert Jan Boks, now transformed into a beautiful full-coverage cross stitch pattern from Serenity Stitchworks. Painted in 1889, this refined portrait captures a young girl standing calmly in a delicate white dress beneath an oversized black hat, her direct gaze creating an intimate and emotionally compelling connection with the viewer.
Dutch painter Evert Jan Boks became known for his sensitive portraits and genre scenes that emphasized realism, warmth, and subtle emotional expression. In The Black Hat, Boks masterfully balances simplicity and sophistication, using restrained color, soft lighting, and delicate brushwork to create a portrait filled with innocence, quiet confidence, and understated elegance.
The dramatic contrast between the child’s luminous white dress and the large black hat creates a striking visual composition while maintaining a soft and gentle atmosphere. Warm neutral tones and painterly textures give the artwork remarkable depth and realism, making it especially beautiful when translated into cross stitch. The subtle facial expression and delicate details of the fabric create a stitching experience rich in nuance and refinement.
This museum-quality cross-stitch pattern has been carefully charted to preserve the soft tonal shading, delicate skin tones, and elegant realism of the original artwork. The simplicity of the composition allows the expressive portraiture and graceful details to shine beautifully in the finished piece.
Perfect for admirers of Victorian portraiture, Dutch realism, childhood portraits, and museum-quality artistic cross-stitch designs, The Black Hat brings timeless grace and quiet sophistication to your stitching collection.
- This chart is available in two formats - regular and large print. Once you make your purchase you will have access to both.
- Available for immediate download in pdf format.
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- Advanced cross stitch instructions and a floss amount conversion chart are included in the pattern.
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Design Size:
195w x 288h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 13.93 x 20.57 inches
18 count: 10.83 x 16.00 inches
20 count: 9.75 x 14.40 inches
22 count: 8.86 x 13.09 inches
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 45 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
