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: 245 x 245
- 30 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 212 times
245 x 155 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Stitching a Sunset pattern offers needleworkers the rewarding challenge of capturing warm, glowing colors in counted cross stitch form. This nature-inspired design features a 245 × 245 stitch count that creates an impressive finished piece, perfect for displaying the intricate gradations of sky, clouds, and landscape elements. The pattern utilizes 30 DMC thread colors, allowing you to blend warm oranges, soft pinks, purples, and deep crimsons to achieve the luminous quality that makes sunset scenes so captivating. Each color transition has been carefully selected to guide you through a meditative stitching experience that brings this natural scene to life on fabric.
This advanced-level counted cross stitch pattern is presented as a free printable PDF chart with complete DMC color keys for easy reference. The design works beautifully on Aida fabric, where the regular weave provides a stable foundation for your embroidery work. Whether you're an experienced needleworker seeking a complex project or someone ready to expand your cross-stitch skills, this pattern delivers both technical challenge and visual satisfaction. Download your free chart today and begin transforming threads into a breathtaking sunset landscape.
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: 245 x 155 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 17.5 x 11.1 inches or 445 x 281 mm
Suggested Material Size: 23.4 x 17 inches or 595 x 431 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands