Silhouetted Trees at Golden Hour Sunset
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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: 162 x 162
- 29 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 57 times
162 x 115 stitches 29 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross stitch captures a warm, golden-hour landscape where dark trees frame a luminous horizon. The composition uses strong silhouette work against a glowing sky rendered in 29 DMC thread colors, creating dramatic depth through careful color gradation from amber to deep orange tones. The 162 x 162 stitch count provides satisfying scale for showcasing the sunset's radiant atmosphere and the intricate transitions between warm hues.
Stitchers seeking an advanced challenge will appreciate the subtle color blending required to bring this twilight scene to life. The design demands precision with multiple similar warm tones and careful attention to shading that differentiates sky from landscape elements. Once completed on Aida fabric, this needlework becomes a striking nature-inspired wall piece perfect for meditation spaces, bedrooms, or anyone drawn to peaceful evening imagery. The warm palette and transitional light effects make it an ideal gift for landscape enthusiasts or a personal retreat reminder.
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: 162 x 115 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.6 x 8.2 inches or 294 x 209 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.5 x 14.1 inches or 444 x 359 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
