Knotted Tree NeedleArt,

Jamie Kile

Starry St. Nick Skill Level: Easy Classic Colorworks Hand Dyed Cotton Floss

DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses* CCT-094 (815) bandana CCT-164 (3021) blackbird CCT-108 (356) nutmeggie CCT- 071 (977) sassy brass CCT-140 (818) rosy glow CCT-165 (319) Erin go emerald CCT-159 (989) jolly holly Backstitches CCT-164 (3021) blackbird (one strand) CCT-108 (356) nutmeggie (one strand) CCT- 071 (977) sassy brass (two strands)

Weeks Dye Works™ Hand Over Dyed Floss

DMC® Alternatives Listed in Parentheses* 1152 (318) king mackerel 4125 (B5200) snowflake 1236 (3862) mocha Straight Stitch 1152 (318) king mackerel (two strands) *DMC® alternative is not a one-to- one equivalent to the floss suggested by the designer. To achieve results pictured, use floss listed in the first column. Fabric: 10" x 10" piece 32-count raw Belfast linen from Zweigart® Stitch Count: 53H x 63W Design Size: 31/ 3"x 4"

Instructions: Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss.

Backstitch over two threads using one strand of floss.

Straight stitch using two strands of floss.

Finishing Materials & Instructions

• Coordinating fabric for backing • Padded mounting board • Two large golden stars #314 from Just

Another Button Company • Classic Colorworks or DMC®

071/977, 094/815 and 165/319 Referring to photo, attach star buttons using two strands 071/977. Refer to Flat-Ornament Finishing Instructions on page 113.

Make twisted cording using 094/815 and 165/319; TwistedCording Instructions are on page 113. Stitch twisted cording around edges using matching floss, forming a hanging loop at top.