Adams Peak Mountain Moss-Green Cross-Stitch
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Adams Peak, known locally as Sri Pada, stands 7,362 feet above sea Lanka's central highlands and ranks among the world's most sacred pilgrimage sites. Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, and Muslims all venerate the mountain for its spiritual significance, following ancient footpaths through misty cloud forests to its ancient temple at the summit, where a sacred footprint is believed to mark the passage of the Buddha.
- Stitch count: 150 x 100
- 29 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 40 times
150 x 100 stitches 29 colors
Pattern description
Adams Peak rises through this 150 x 150 stitch pattern as a moss-draped volcanic cone, rendered in deep greens and earthy browns. The composition captures the mountain's distinctive silhouette against a pale blue sky, with layered mist and distant ridges receding into cooler tones. The texture work created by 29 DMC thread colors gives the peak a weathered, moss-covered appearance that evokes the lush Sri Lankan highlands.
Intermediate stitchers will find this design balanced—large enough to show satisfying progress, yet intricate enough in its color transitions to reward careful thread selection. The shifting greens and browns require attention to shading placement, making it an ideal project for building confidence with subtle color blending.
Perfect for framing in a study or bedroom, this pattern captures the quiet majesty of one of Asia's most sacred mountains. Sri Lankan culture holds Adams Peak in deep spiritual reverence, making this needlework piece both a beautiful landscape study and a window into the island's rich heritage. Choose 14-count Aida for a finished size around 11×11 inches.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 150 x 100 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.7 x 7.1 inches or 272 x 181 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.6 x 13 inches or 422 x 331 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
