Sagittarius

About the Design

This chart depicts a wooden bow crossed with a single arrow tipped in deep blue, evoking the Sagittarius archer of the zodiac. The bow's curved limbs are rendered in warm tan and brown tones, while the arrow's fletching and point pick up cool violet-blue shades that contrast against the light background.

Skill Level and Time

Worked on a 200 by 200 stitch grid, the finished piece totals 4,411 stitches. The many angled lines and shading transitions place this design at an advanced level, with an estimated 37 hours of stitching time for most crafters.

Palette and Materials

Twenty thread colors build the shading on the bow and arrow, ranging from deep charcoal and near-black outlines to layered blues and purples for the arrowhead and fletching. Browns such as #6B5A54 and #321515 shape the wood grain, while blues like #252F91 and #BBAAF3 give the arrow its dimension. A neutral fabric or grid background works well to let the crossed bow and arrow stand out clearly.