Description
The Candlelight table runner perfectly captures the light, balanced elegance that defines traditional Hardanger, unfolding into a piece that feels both timeless and fresh. Its geometry moves through klosters, cable and Smyrna stitches, soft satin stitch motifs and airy openwork, shaped by wrapped and woven bars and the gentle spokes of spider stitches. A delicate, lacy buttonhole edging frames the runner with delicate refinement, giving the whole piece a crisp, graceful finish. Students may follow their own palette or echo the artist’s choices to capture the same luminous presence.
Stitches: Klosters, cable stitch, Smyrna stitch, satin stitch, cutwork, wrapped bars, woven bars with bow ties, spider stitch, lacy buttonhole
Fabric: 25-count Lugana in Ivory
Cut size: 58 cm × 38 cm (23” × 15”)
Threads used in the project*: 1 ball of DMC #8 pearl cotton in 712, 1 ball of DMC #12 pearl cotton in 712, 1 skein of Caron Waterlilies or 1-2 skeins of stranded silk** (e.g., Splendor) in eggshell for a monochromatic look or another colour of choice as an accent colour; solid or variegated (soft pastels are especially lovely)
Notes:
- *Colour selections may be adjusted according to the stitcher’s preference
- **Stranded silk skeins vary by brand in both ply count and length. One skein of Waterlilies or Splendor is sufficient for the project while other brands may require two.
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