How do I read the Lanarte symbol-colour guide and colour key?
Lanarte has a very creative and unique method of displaying their symbol-colour guide. When looking at the table, each column identifies a different stitch ( cross stitch, backstitch, or french knots). These columns are then further divided into 2 columns, each of these indicating whether to use 1 strand of DMC floss (1/6) or 2 strands (2/6). When scanning the symbols in each column, move along the row to the left for a particular symbol and under the English column there will be a description of the colour and in the far left column the DMC number is listed for that symbol. Also please note if the threads in your kits are bundled, the first thing you need to do when opening your Lanarte kit is to separate and label each thread on your “project card” . Identify which floss bundle corresponds to each bundle grouping on the symbol-colour guide. Do this by finding a distinct colour in one bundle which does not appear in any other bundle. For example black.
