This pattern is inspired by the German fairy tale published in 1812 by The Brothers Grimm. It is a tale of witches and gardens and towers and long braids woven together. A tale of longing and love that now can be woven with the stitcher’s needle and floss and glittering beads.This pattern is inspired by the German fairy tale published in 1812 by The Brothers Grimm.
Model stitched on 32 count Star Sapphire Linen (65-113) by Wichelt Imports.
Alternate fabric 16 count Waterlily Aida (355-203) by Wichelt Imports.
Stitched area is 10.125″ w x 18.06″ h with a stitch count of 162 x 289. Stitched 2 over 2.
DMC Floss
154 - 225 - 310(2) - 434 - 500 - 632* - 676 - 680 - 718(2) - 729 - 730 - 733 - 734 - 746 - 754
154 - 225 - 310(2) - 434 - 500 - 632* - 676 - 680 - 718(2) - 729 - 730 - 733 - 734 - 746 - 754
- 801(2) - 834 - 869 - 938(2) - 948 - 954 - 964 - 3607 - 3608 - 3689 - 3802 - 3814 - 3847
Kreinik #4 Braid:
850*
Mill Hill Beads:
02011
02082
03035
10020(2)
18011
72051
Mill Hill Treasures:
12005(2)
12138(3)
12150(3)