Cool-toned iceberg with deep underwater gradient
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Icebergs form when chunks of glacial ice break away and drift into the ocean. Most of an iceberg's mass lies submerged beneath the waterline—typically about 90 percent—due to the similar densities of ice and seawater. The visible white peak represents only a small fraction of the structure's true size, making icebergs both spectacular and deceptively dangerous to maritime navigation.
- Stitch count: 79 x 110
- 17 colors in the palette
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79 x 110 stitches 17 colors
Pattern description
An iceberg emerges from jewel-toned water in this striking cross-stitch pattern, rendered in cool blues, teals, and purples that shift dramatically from the icy peak to the submerged depths. The composition captures the familiar visual metaphor of hidden mass—the small white crown above the waterline contrasts sharply with the vast, darker form below, emphasizing the geological reality of these floating ice structures.
With 17 DMC thread colors across a 79×79 stitch count, this intermediate-level pattern demands attention to color gradation and subtle shading. The palette flows from pale cyan and white at the surface through medium blues and finally into deep navy and purple in the lower depths, creating atmospheric perspective that makes the underwater portion recede into shadow.
Stitched on Aida fabric, this design works beautifully as a meditation on climate, scale, and the unknown—ideal for ocean lovers, environmental advocates, or anyone drawn to cool-palette needlework. The jewel-toned color story makes it equally at home as a framed piece in a modern interior or as a meaningful gift for someone who appreciates nature's quiet drama.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 79 x 110 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.6 x 7.9 inches or 143 x 200 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.5 x 13.8 inches or 293 x 350 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
