DMC x Srta. Lylo Snowball Carousel Embroidery Pattern - PAT0063_2

DMC x Srta. Lylo Snowball Carousel Embroidery Pattern

What is Being Made

The Snowball Carousel is a beginner-friendly embroidery design featuring a decorative carousel horse motif. This downloadable embroidery pattern, created through a collaboration between DMC and artist Srta. Lylo, is designed to be transferred onto fabric and completed using hand embroidery techniques. The finished piece creates a charming, whimsical carousel horse design suitable for framing, decorative textiles, or embroidered garments.

Embroidery Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental hand embroidery techniques appropriate for beginners. The design utilizes a combination of classic stitching methods to build dimension and visual interest in the carousel horse motif. The technical approach focuses on accessible techniques that allow new embroiderers to develop core skills while creating an attractive finished piece.

Stitches Used

• Satin Stitch (Passé plat) - Used for filling larger areas with smooth, solid coverage
• Chain Stitch (Point de chainette) - Applied for creating outlines and decorative linear elements
• French Knot (Point de noeud) - Incorporated for adding textural details and dimensional accents

Materials and Tools Required

Embroidery Thread: The pattern uses DMC Mouliné Special ART 117 embroidery floss in four coordinating colors: Code 964, Code 722, Code 3708, and Code 351. One skein of each color is required to complete the design.

Fabric: A base fabric is needed for transferring and stitching the design. The pattern includes guidance for fabric selection to ensure proper stitch execution.

Needle and Tools: A number 12 embroidery needle is specified for working with the DMC floss. The pattern includes a magic sheet, transfer pen, and transfer paper to accurately transfer the carousel horse design onto your chosen fabric before beginning embroidery work.

Pattern Format and Accessibility

This is a free, downloadable PDF pattern that includes a complete color guide, technical chart with stitch placement codes, and detailed instructions. The bilingual format (English and French) provides accessibility to a wider crafting community. The beginner difficulty level makes this pattern ideal for those new to embroidery who want to learn fundamental stitching techniques while creating a finished decorative piece.