Secret Wish Dandelion Counted Cross-Stitch Kit by Abris Art AH-056

Stitch Secret Wish, a counted cross-stitch kit by Abris Art — a delicate dandelion clock releases its seeds into the wind, drifting away through bright watercolour splashes of turquoise, blue and pink. Worked on white 14-count cotton Aida in 30 colours of embroidery floss, much of the fabric stays open so the design feels light and airy.

A little stitcher's folklore: blow on a dandelion clock and make a wish — children have done it for centuries, and old lore says if every seed flies away in one breath, the wish will come true. Needleworkers say a stitched dandelion keeps your wish floating until it arrives. Stitch it, and tell no one what you wished.

Why this kit: if you love modern, painterly designs, this one is fresh and full of movement — and it means something. It's a relaxing project for confident beginners and experienced stitchers alike. A lovely gift for a birthday, graduation or new beginning.

Kit includes: white 14-count cotton Aida canvas, a cross stitch needle, 30 colours of cotton floss on an organizer card, a printed symbol chart, and instructions in 8 languages.

Counted cross stitch is worked by following the symbol chart and placing each cross on the Aida grid with the matching floss colour. Stitch the dandelion head, then the flying seeds and colour splashes.

Finished size: 36×25 cm (14.17×9.84 in). Modern wall art and a thoughtful gift for dreamers.