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Heaven and Earth Designs

The King of Darkwood Elves


Chart No: HAEMAG 62
Chart Design by Michele Sayetta
Artwork Copyright © by Maxine Gadd, all rights Reserved

Finished Design Size 400 W by 565 H (16 W X 22-1/2 H inches on 25ct fabric)
(This Chart Contains 89 Colors)

Heaven and Earth Designs LLC


1373 45th Ave SW
Willmar MN 56201
320-214-7998
www.heavenandearthdesigns.com
Copyright Heaven and Earth Designs LLC 2010
Copyright Maxine Gadd 2010 ®
Instructions

The model for The King of Darkwood Elves is recom-


mended to be stitched over 1 on 25 count fabric but you
may use any count that you are comfortable with. Please
use 1 strand of floss or 2 depending on your coverage
preference. Charts are recommended to be stitched from
page 1 top left to the last page bottom right.

If the chart contains Kreinik 032 #4 (very fine braid) we


recommend that you experiment with a couple of options.
Start with 1 strand of Kreinik 032Blending Filament with
one strand of white as well as trying the Very Fine Braid
to determine the look that you like most.

You may also use the tent stitch or full crosses


depending on your preference.

We thank you for purchasing this design and


welcome any questions or comments
that you may have.
Heaven and Earth Designs LLC
320-214-7998

Http://www,heavenandearthdesigns.com
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Pattern Name: The King of Darkwood Elves-Gadd


Designed By: Michele Sayetta
Company: Heaven and Earth Designs LLC
Copyright: 2010 ®
Fabric: Linen 25, White
400w X 565h Stitches
Size: 25 Count, 16w X 22-1/2h in

Floss Used for Full Stitches:


Symbol Strands Type Number Color
0 2 DMC 156 Blue Violet-MD LT
4 2 DMC 158 Cornflower Blue-MD VY DK
p 2 DMC 159 Gray Blue-LT
q 2 DMC 160 Gray Blue-MD
° 2 DMC 161 Gray Blue
, 2 DMC 208 Lavender-VY DK
È 2 DMC 209 Lavender-DK
* 2 DMC 210 Lavender-MD
ª 2 DMC 310 Black
; 2 DMC 311 Navy Blue-MD
$ 2 DMC 315 Antique Mauve-VY DK
¯ 2 DMC 318 Steel Gray-LT
/ 2 DMC 341 Blue Violet-LT
N 2 DMC 356 Terra Cotta-MD
A 2 DMC 372 Mustard-LT
J 2 DMC 402 Mahogany-VY LT
w 2 DMC 413 Pewter Gray-DK
v 2 DMC 414 Steel Gray-DK
t 2 DMC 415 Pearl Gray
ý 2 DMC 451 Shell Gray-DK
U 2 DMC 452 Shell Gray-MD
@ 2 DMC 524 Fern Green-VY LT
ó 2 DMC 613 Drab Brown-VY LT
T 2 DMC 632 Desert Sand-UL VY DK
d 2 DMC 640 Beige Gray-VY DK
n 2 DMC 645 Beaver Gray-VY DK
m 2 DMC 646 Beaver Gray-DK
â 2 DMC 647 Beaver Gray-MD
k 2 DMC 648 Beaver Gray-LT
Z 2 DMC 738 Tan-VY LT
÷ 2 DMC 745 Yellow-LT Pale
ù 2 DMC 758 Terra Cotta-VY LT
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Symbol Strands Type Number Color


s 2 DMC 762 Pearl Gray-VY LT
Y 2 DMC 779 Cocoa-DK
3 2 DMC 792 Cornflower Blue-DK
2 2 DMC 793 Cornflower Blue-MD
Í 2 DMC 794 Cornflower Blue-LT
7 2 DMC 796 Royal Blue-DK
6 2 DMC 800 Delft Blue-Pale
Î 2 DMC 803 Baby Blue-UL VY DK
8 2 DMC 820 Royal Blue-VY DK
< 2 DMC 823 Navy Blue-DK
ò 2 DMC 840 Beige Brown-MD
ï 2 DMC 841 Beige Brown-LT
^ 2 DMC 842 Beige Brown-VY LT
± 2 DMC 844 Beaver Brown-UL DK
E 2 DMC 869 Hazelnut Brown-VY DK
[ 2 DMC 898 Coffee Brown-VY DK
% 2 DMC 902 Garnet-VY DK
> 2 DMC 930 Antique Blue-DK
? 2 DMC 934 Black Avocado Green
þ 2 DMC 939 Navy Blue-VY DK
H 2 DMC 951 Tawny-LT
L 2 DMC 975 Golden Brown-DK
ê 2 DMC 3021 Brown Gray-VY DK
g 2 DMC 3022 Brown Gray-MD
f 2 DMC 3024 Brown Gray-VY LT
c 2 DMC 3031 Mocha Brown-VY DK
e 2 DMC 3033 Mocha Brown-VY LT
' 2 DMC 3042 Antique Violet-LT
C 2 DMC 3046 Yellow Beige-MD
R 2 DMC 3064 Desert Sand
ã 2 DMC 3072 Beaver Gray-VY LT
" 2 DMC 3328 Salmon-DK
\ 2 DMC 3371 Black Brown
# 2 DMC 3685 Mauve-DK
Ä 2 DMC 3713 Salmon-VY LT
Å 2 DMC 3743 Antique Violet-VY LT
Ì 2 DMC 3747 Blue Violet-VY LT
9 2 DMC 3756 Baby Blue-UL VY LT
G 2 DMC 3770 Tawny-VY LT
S 2 DMC 3772 Desert Sand-VY DK
Q 2 DMC 3773 Desert Sand-MD
P 2 DMC 3774 Desert Sand-VY LT
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Symbol Strands Type Number Color


O 2 DMC 3779 Terra Cotta-UL VY LT
b 2 DMC 3781 Mocha Brown-DK
h 2 DMC 3787 Brown Gray-DK
a 2 DMC 3790 Beige Gray-UL DK
® 2 DMC 3799 Pewter Gray-VY DK
5 2 DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue
D 2 DMC 3828 Hazelnut Brown
) 2 DMC 3835 Grape-MD
Ç 2 DMC 3836 Grape-LT
K 2 DMC 3855 Autumn Gold-LT
ø 2 DMC 3856 Mahogany-UL VY LT
X 2 DMC 3860 Cocoa
W 2 DMC 3861 Cocoa-LT
] 2 DMC 3864 Mocha Beige-LT
¢ 2 DMC B5200 Snow White
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Usage Summary
Strands Per Skein: 6
Skein Length: 313.0 in

Type Number Full Half Quarter Petite Back(in) Str(in) Spec(in) French Bead Skein Est.
DMC 156 54 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 158 489 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 159 107 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 160 228 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 161 474 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 208 4 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 209 9 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 210 10 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 310 58715 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 17.000
DMC 311 758 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 315 129 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 318 332 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 341 26 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 356 111 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 372 465 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 402 42 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 413 2998 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 414 882 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 415 177 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 451 3157 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 452 1507 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 524 1313 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 613 1427 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 632 643 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 640 2777 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 645 4269 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 2.000
DMC 646 2222 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 647 2165 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 648 937 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 738 525 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 745 67 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 758 396 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 762 100 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 779 3464 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 792 124 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 793 23 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
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Type Number Full Half Quarter Petite Back(in) Str(in) Spec(in) French Bead Skein Est.
DMC 794 14 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 796 128 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 800 5 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 803 1081 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 820 544 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 823 9228 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 3.000
DMC 840 1432 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 841 3799 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 2.000
DMC 842 2970 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 844 6377 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 2.000
DMC 869 60 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 898 444 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 902 93 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 930 927 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 934 7000 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 2.000
DMC 939 37792 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 11.000
DMC 951 866 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 975 14 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3021 4085 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 2.000
DMC 3022 1251 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3024 895 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3031 4021 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 2.000
DMC 3033 1173 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3042 164 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3046 62 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3064 631 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3072 307 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3328 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3371 7705 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 3.000
DMC 3685 12 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3713 467 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3743 169 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3747 40 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3756 139 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3770 5563 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 2.000
DMC 3772 942 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3773 910 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3774 1988 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3779 913 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3781 940 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3787 6930 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 2.000
DMC 3790 2659 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
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Type Number Full Half Quarter Petite Back(in) Str(in) Spec(in) French Bead Skein Est.
DMC 3799 10108 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 3.000
DMC 3807 61 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3828 273 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3835 12 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3836 22 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3855 14 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3856 70 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3860 3813 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 2.000
DMC 3861 1958 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC 3864 3124 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
DMC B5200 678 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1.000
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