Alpine Lake Nestled Between Mountain Peaks
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Lake Livigno sits in the Italian Alps near the Swiss border, nestled in a glacier-carved valley roughly 1,800 meters above sea level. It's one of Italy's highest lakes and the largest in the Lombardy region, famous for its pristine waters and dramatic mountain cirque. The lake's remote alpine setting makes it a prized destination for hikers and mountaineers, offering some of the most striking views in the southern Alps where steep rocky peaks rise directly from the shoreline.
- Stitch count: 168 x 113
- 30 colors in the palette
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168 x 113 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This cross-stitch captures a dramatic alpine landscape where a brilliant blue lake gleams against earthy terrain and forested slopes. The composition draws the eye upward through layers of green and gray-toned mountainsides, with snow-dusted peaks creating depth and scale. At 168 x 168 stitches using 30 DMC thread colors, the pattern demands advanced needlework skills to render the subtle gradient transitions across rocky cliffs and dense evergreen forests.
Stitchers will appreciate the cool, muted palette that conveys mountain atmosphere—soft grays, deep forest greens, and touches of cream and tan ground the scene in natural realism. The 30-color thread palette allows for nuanced blending, particularly in the rocky terrain and sky, making this an engaging project for experienced cross-stitchers seeking a landscape with genuine visual complexity. Once completed on standard Aida fabric, this design creates a striking wall piece that evokes the serene beauty of high-altitude terrain.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 168 x 113 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 12 x 8.1 inches or 305 x 205 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.9 x 14 inches or 455 x 355 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
