Grumpy Bear Portrait Cross Stitch Pattern: Vintage 1980s Cartoon (PDF)

From pixels to patina — welcome to the Keeper’s Studio.
This piece is part of Once Upon a Pixel, where childhood favorites grow up, nostalgia gets a careful polish, and familiar joys return with wit, intention, and craftsmanship. Designed for grownups who still hum the theme songs, each piece is curated or crafted to spark recognition, a smile, and that quiet “oh wow, I loved this” moment.

Grumpy Bear’s charm is a little funnier as an adult — especially in this pose. This portrait stitches up clean and bold (full crosses only), with that unmistakable “yep, I said what I said” energy that belongs in an office, studio, craft corner, or any wall that could use a bit of well-earned grumpiness.

Skill level: Confident beginner (full cross stitches only)

You’ll find more stitched throwbacks in the Studio too — from other 1980s icons to retro-inspired originals and carefully curated nostalgia: https://www.etsy.com/shop/gracefulevolvingmama?section_id=40859809


Stitches used: Full cross stitches only
Colors used: 11 (DMC floss)
Finished measurements: (Leave at least 3” extra fabric around the border for framing)
14 count - 6.7” W x 6.3” H
16 count - 5.9" W x 5.5" H
18 count - 5.2" W x 4.9" H


This listing is a DIGITAL PATTERN ONLY (not a finished item).
Your files are available for instant download after purchase (Etsy: Purchases & Reviews).

What’s Included
You’ll receive two PDF pattern files (choose what fits how you stitch):
Charts included:
1. Symbols on color chart
2. Symbols chart (black & white)
3. Colored symbols chart
4. Color block chart
5. Color key (DMC) with floss amounts and measurements

Formats:
“One Page” version: each chart on one page (easy for digital use)
Multi-page version: larger charts split across pages (easier to read when printed — no magnifying glass required)

Viewing Your Files

You’ll need Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader:
http://get.adobe.com/reader/

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Policies & Use

Because this is a digital download, I can’t offer returns, exchanges, or cancellations.
If anything looks off with your files, message me — I’ll help you get sorted.

This is an original cross stitch design. Please don’t sell or share the pattern itself.
Finished stitched pieces are yours to enjoy however you like.

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