Hiking is much like life. There can be peaks and troughs, and it can seem perilous at times. But once you’ve got to the top you get a huge sense of achievement. Whatever the incline, keep taking the next step to get to your destination – you’ll get there. You can proudly look back at how far you’ve come and appreciate that as much as the view itself.

Model stitched by Clare Prowse

Info

Stitch count: 97 x 96

Stitched size (on 14-count Aida or 28-count linen): 17.6 x 17.4cm (7 x 6⁷⁄₈in)

Shopping List

• 1 skein of each DMC stranded cotton (floss) listed in the chart key
• White Aida or linen, at least 34 x 33cm (13¹⁄₂ x 13in)

DMC Stranded cotton

Cross Stitch

Backstitch