Warm Desert Ridges Counted Cross Stitch Pattern
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 192 x 192
- 30 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 70 times
192 x 99 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Capture the sun-baked beauty of arid mountain terrain with this 192x192 stitch landscape pattern. The composition showcases layered desert hills in rich terracottas, burnt oranges, and earthy browns, creating depth through carefully graduated color transitions. With 30 DMC thread colors and an advanced skill level, this needlework project demands precision in blending and shading techniques. The warm palette evokes late-afternoon light casting shadows across rippling terrain, making it an immersive challenge for experienced stitchers seeking a substantial landscape piece. Ideal for framing as a focal-point wall art or gifting to travel enthusiasts and nature lovers, this counted cross stitch design works beautifully on standard Aida fabric. The rustic, geological subject matter suits both modern and traditional home décor styles. At nearly 200 stitches per side, expect a rewarding multi-week project that showcases advanced color blending. Perfect for stitchers ready to move beyond simpler patterns into sophisticated landscape work, the pattern provides a free printable PDF chart for convenient reference during your stitching sessions.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 192 x 99 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 13.7 x 7.1 inches or 348 x 180 mm
Suggested Material Size: 19.6 x 13 inches or 498 x 330 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
