This colourful kit is designed to be a kind of month long project in the run up to Christmas, stitch a letter a day in December, and maybe a couple more at the weekends and you'll have completed the whole thing by Christmas Day! Use it as a mindfulness tool for the busy Christmas period - or just stitch it all in one go!
We've gone for slightly non traditional colours as is our way here, so there are pops of neon and all the favourites, mustard, mint green etc. We've popped a green gingham ribbon in to hang it though as a nod to more traditional colours!
The hoop measures 20cm and everything you need is included in the kit. Cream aida, all the coloured threads you need and more to account for any mistakes, needle, hoop, backing disc, wadding and ribbon.
We've improved our cross stitch instructions and included a large scale pattern so it's much easier to stitch the design. Remember that cross stitch kits don't come with the pattern printed onto them, you build up the pattern onto the fabric using the guide, with your stitches.
As always the kit will be packaged in our signature striped box, so this would make a perfect gift.
Cross stitch kit for beginners
We would describe this kit as suitable for a confident beginner. It's very simple, but we have kits that are more suitable for those who have never embroidered before. This one is great if you've tried cross stitch before and want to try a more complex design and use more colours, it's also great for experienced stitchers who know how relaxing cross stitch can be.
What's in this cross stitch kit?
Everything you need to complete this kit (apart from a pair of scissors) is included:
Embroidery hoop
Aida
Embroidery needle
Embroidery thread
Ribbon to hang
Wadding
Instructions
Backing disc (making it super easy to finish off and hang on your wall).
Cross stitch kit details
Contemporary cross stitch kit, made in and shipped from the UK
Embroidery hoop measures 20cm in diameter
Ideal for cross stitch beginners and experienced stitchers
The cross stitch kit is beautifully packaged in our striped box, so it's perfect for gifting!
Heidi B.
Love this product, great little kit. Postage and customer service has been wonderful too. Such a lovely brand!
Sally D.
Lovely kit for a timeless Christmas kit. A good kit for beginners like myself. I wish there was a little extra decoration around the side, but an experienced stitcher could add their own I guess. My only quibble and the reason for the four stars is that the pattern doesn’t have on it a code on the stitches to match up the thread. I was left thinking “is it this colour? Or that one?”. Kits I have purchased from another retailer has coded patterns which makes matching up the threads so much easier. Nonetheless an excellent kit that I will display each Christmas.
Eleanor R.
A nice kit. I changed the colours a little for personal taste and added some holly to make it more festive.
Catherine B.
I’ve been eyeing this kit up for a while and decided to treat myself before Christmas. It’s been so great to do over the holidays instead of always being on my phone and is easy enough to do whilst watching TV. 10/10 would recommend.
Sue B.
I have so loved stitching this kit. I started it on the first of December as an advent project but I enjoyed it so much that I have finished already (it's the 7th). The colours are lovely and bright with some that I don't usually choose myself. I would recommend this kit to anybody as you just stitch one letter at a time and it builds up so quickly (especially if you stay up a bit late to "just finish one more!"). Thank you - I need a new project now for the second half of the month.
Hannah G.
I have thoroughly enjoyed creating this ready for the festive season. Beautifully packaged with the perfect instructions to follow. I switched up the colours a bit and am so thrilled with it. Would love to do more festive ones now!
Erin M.
Everything you need for a fun little project. I haven’t cross stitched in years and this was a welcome re introduction
Emma H.
Gorgeous kit- comes with everything you need and really clear instructions. Re-started my love for cross-stitching again - thank you! Packaged beautifully and arrived very quickly!
Claire C.
Lovely pattern to do …. I did it during December as an advent calendar , but did more some days than others …. It was finished and ready to put up before Xmas . Lovely colours , pattern was easy to follow …. Thank you
Liz C.
Loved doing this and would say you are very generous on the thread. I think i have enough to repeat the pattern 2 or 3 times over.
Always love all the products I've bought from you
Lynn R.
It’s always a pleasure to shop with Cotton Clara, from first seeing the item to receiving it through the post, is just a pleasure. The packaging is always high standard as are the contents. And should there be any problems or issues it’s always dealt with promptly and politely.
