Kitty Cat Nap Counted Cross-Stitch Kit by Abris Art AHM-008

Stitch Kitty, a counted cross-stitch kit by Abris Art — a grey kitten curled up fast asleep on top of a towering pastel cupcake, its frosting piled in soft layers of pink, lilac and blue. Worked on 100% cotton Aida in 13 colours of embroidery floss, it's a small, sweet design full of cosy charm.

A little stitcher's folklore: country wisdom says a cat asleep in the house means peace in the house, and that when a cat curls up nose to tail, cold weather is on the way — time to stay in with your stitching. Needleworkers add that sweets stitched into a picture bring a sweet life to the home it hangs in. This one has both.

Why this kit: if you want a quick, happy project you can finish in a few evenings, this is it. The hoop is included and doubles as a ready-made frame, so there's nothing else to buy — stitch, tighten, hang. It's a lovely first cross stitch for beginners, a relaxing palate-cleanser for experienced stitchers, and a gift that makes every cat lover smile.

Kit includes: 100% cotton Aida canvas, a cross stitch needle, 13 colours of embroidery floss on an organizer, a printed symbol chart, an embroidery hoop, 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 cupcake layers first, then the sleeping kitten on top.

Finished size: 15×15 cm (5.91×5.91 in). Perfect for a kitchen, bedroom or nursery wall, and a sweet handmade gift for cat lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth.