Lago Di Como Counted Cross Stitch Kit by Merejka K-175

Stitch the romance and atmosphere of Lago di Como with this Merejka counted cross-stitch kit — a lakeside village of terracotta rooftops and a slender clock tower climbs a green hillside above the water, with sailboats at anchor, distant mountains, and flowering bougainvillea spilling over a stone balustrade in the foreground. Worked on Zweigart 16-count ecru Aida fabric using premium DMC threads in 40 carefully matched shades, this European scene is rich in detail and travel-inspired charm.

Why this kit: 40 DMC shades capture everything from sun-warmed rooftops to cool mountain haze; the layered composition of flowers, lake, and village gives depth to a single design; the Italian lakeside subject is a natural pick for travel lovers and Mediterranean-themed decor.

Kit includes: Zweigart canvas, DMC threads, John James needles, and a colour chart, plus two pattern versions — with and without backstitches — so the preferred level of detail can be chosen.

Counted cross-stitch is worked by following the colour chart and placing each stitch on the gridded Aida fabric with the indicated DMC thread color; the backstitch version defines the clock tower, boats, and stonework, while the version without backstitches leans on soft color blending. Work section by section until the design is complete, then frame it as a lakeside-inspired keepsake.

Finished size: 41x30 cm (16.14x11.81 in), creating a generous artwork that looks stunning when framed. A memorable gift for travel lovers and a rewarding project for stitchers who enjoy evocative, atmospheric needlework.