Prismatic hot spring landscape with evergreen forest
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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: 225 x 225
- 30 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 82 times
225 x 169 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Capture the otherworldly beauty of Yellowstone's geothermal features in this 225 x 225 stitch counted cross-stitch pattern. The composition showcases a brilliant turquoise hot spring pool ringed with vibrant mineral deposits in rust, gold, and cream tones, set against towering evergreen forest and a cloud-dotted sky. This design celebrates one of nature's most striking color contrasts, where brilliant blues meet warm earth pigments in a harmonious landscape.
The 30 DMC thread colors create depth and visual interest across the intermediate stitching experience. Aquamarine and teal hues blend within the mineral-laden waters, while sage greens and forest tones build the dense woodland backdrop. The warm ochre, burnt sienna, and pale cream bands represent the thermophilic bacteria and mineral deposits that give these pools their distinctive rings, adding scientific authenticity to the artistic composition.
Perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, this needlework project works beautifully as a framed wall piece celebrating geological wonders or as a thoughtful gift for hikers and park visitors. The advanced skill level rewards patient stitchers with a stunning finished piece that captures the geological drama and color magic of one of Earth's most remarkable thermal landscapes.
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: 225 x 169 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 16.1 x 12.1 inches or 408 x 307 mm
Suggested Material Size: 22 x 18 inches or 558 x 457 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
