I’ve had this pattern in my collection of things to share with you for a while, thinking maybe I would look for more lantern patterns or items with a Moroccan theme to share with you along with it.
But you know what? This design is pretty enough to stand all on its own for a post.
The designer, Vivsters on Etsy, calls these Moroccan lanterns, and I think they’d be great as a decoration in a house with boho style or to use in your house around Ramadan, Diwali or any other holiday that involves lanterns.
The pattern is shown with all of the lanterns overlapping, but when you purchase the pattern you also get individual charts of each lantern so you can stitch them separately, just add one to a project, or stitch them all in a row instead of bunched up together.
But I really like this look of them being all gathered together like they are hanging on a patio. The colors are so lush. The pattern uses 30 colors and six blends to achieve this painterly look, and the designer advises you can use two or three strands of thread together as you like (noting that working with three strands gives a “more luxurious look”).
Speaking of which, check out this post for more on how cross stitches look when you use a different number of threads.
The designer used DMC threads but says they are willing to provide the colors for other thread manufacturers if you have another brand you prefer.
The pattern as shown is 250 by 23o stitches, which comes out to almost 18 by 16.5 inches on 14 count fabric. The designer advises leaving about five inches all around when you frame it.
It’s also suggested to use charcoal, gray or navy fabric, which will allow the lanterns to pop.
You can get this pattern on Etsy.
[Photo: Vivsters]
