The Snowflake – Advent Kalender 2006
A beloved winter classic from Châtelaine’s 2006 Advent Calendar, this elegant snowflake A beloved winter design from Châtelaine’s 2006 Advent Calendar, this elegant snowflake was originally released as a Nikolaus Tag gift on December 6th. By popular request, this design has been made available again for stitchers who missed it the first time.
Design Details:
- Stitch Count: 139 x 139 stitches
- Design Area: 8¾” x 8¾” (22.2 x 22.2 cm) on 16ct fabric
Special Stitches & Embellishments:
- Rhodes stitches
- Backstitch in DMC 792 (Cornflower Blue dk)
- Silver metallic thread
- Silvery or crystal seed beads
- 4 Swarovski bicone crystals, 4mm Crystal AB
Materials:
DMC Stranded Cotton:
- 341 Blue Violet lt
- 340 Blue Violet
- 333 Blue Violet dk
- 792 Cornflower Blue dk
Specialty Threads:
- Silver PB 04
Embellishments:
- Silvery or crystal seed beads
- 4 Swarovski bicone crystals, 4mm Crystal AB
Customization Options: You can easily adapt the color scheme to your taste—try various shades of greens, pinks, or other colors. The silver metallic can be exchanged for gold metallic for a different look.
Historical Note: This design celebrates Nikolaus Tag, the traditional German December 6th celebration when St. Nicholas and his helper Ruprecht visit children with gifts.