The Old Melody Counted Cross Stitch Kit by Merejka K-112

Create The Old Melody with this Merejka counted cross-stitch kit — a black cat wrapped in a red scarf plays bagpipes beneath a crescent moon, its curled tail cradling a fairy-tale village suspended from the sky by twine, with apple branches, keys, and bells framing the starlit night scene. Worked on Zweigart 16-count cappuccino Aida fabric, it's stitched in premium DMC threads across 31 rich shades.

Why this kit: two chart versions — with and without backstitches — allow stitchers to choose their preferred level of fine-line detail; 31 DMC shades bring depth to the night sky, lantern glow, and tiny village rooftops; the storybook, folk-art motif stands out from typical florals and landscapes.

Kit includes: canvas, DMC threads, John James needles, and a detailed color chart.

Counted cross-stitch is worked by following the color chart and placing each stitch on the gridded Aida fabric with the indicated DMC thread shade. The backstitch chart sharpens the whiskers, keys, and village windows, while the no-backstitch version keeps the design softer and more painterly; work section by section until the design is complete, then frame as a striking piece of wall art.

Finished size: 38x38 cm (14.96x14.96 in). A satisfying square-format project for stitchers drawn to whimsical, fairy-tale imagery and cat motifs, and a memorable handmade gift for any occasion.