Night Walk Baby Elephant Counted Cross-Stitch Kit by Abris Art AHM-045

Stitch Night Walk, a nursery counted cross-stitch kit by Abris Art — a little grey baby elephant in a golden crown hugs a white bunny as they drift through the night in a flower-trimmed basket, hanging from a big, sleepy-eyed golden star. Tiny stars twinkle across the deep navy Aida. Worked in 20 colours of embroidery floss.

A little stitcher's folklore: elephants have long been lucky animals — in many homes they're placed facing the door to welcome good fortune in — and wishing on a star is as old as bedtime itself. Needleworkers say a star stitched over a child's bed watches over their dreams. This one has its eyes closed, so it's clearly on duty.

Why this kit: if there's a new baby on the way, this is the kind of handmade gift that stays in the nursery for years. It's compact enough to finish before the due date, the hoop is included and doubles as a frame, and it's easy for beginners. The bright colours on dark fabric make it glow.

Kit includes: 100% cotton Aida canvas, a cross stitch needle, 20 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 star and elephant first, then the flowers and scattered stars.

Finished size: 15×15 cm (5.91×5.91 in). Sweet nursery decor and a heartfelt baby-shower or new-baby gift.