Tango — Bead Embroidery Kit

Tango — a bead embroidery kit: black silhouettes of a couple dancing the tango to a gramophone, in an oval frame. Passion and retro charm in monochrome.

At a glance: 6.50 × 6.89 in (16.5 × 17.5 cm) · 1 color + 2 bead colors · 14-count Aida · partial coverage

Who this kit is for

• you dance or need a gift for a dancer;
• you’re looking for a gift for someone who loves handmade things, something stitched by hand never gets lost among other presents;
• you’re new to cross stitch: the compact size and clear chart make it easy to reach the finish line;
• you love retro, monochrome designs;

Why you’ll succeed

• Detailed instructions in the kit — step by step, from the first bead to the finished piece.
• Color chart with symbols — one square equals one bead or stitch, so it’s easy to keep your place.
• About 50% extra floss — so you can redo a stitch without worry.
• Video lessons: how to finish your embroidery and stem stitch.
• We’re here for you — if you have a question, just message us, we’re always happy to help. For caring for the stitched design, see How to Care for Embroidery.

Kit contents

• color chart with symbols;
• white 14-count Aida fabric;
• Peri embroidery floss in 1 color (about 50% extra);
• seed beads in 2 colors;
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a tango couple and a gramophone in silhouette.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 6.50 × 6.89 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

Our retro silhouettes are a series of three. The others: Rendezvous and The Flower Girl.

Did you know?

Tango was born in the late 1800s in the port neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and Montevideo, and in 2009 UNESCO added it to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

What else do I need?

Just scissors and, if you like, a hoop or a frame. You can add crane embroidery scissors and a bamboo hoop to your order.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we ship worldwide.

Who designed the chart?

Lyudmyla Yermilova, designer at Povitrulya, a Ukrainian brand of embroidery kits.

Kit details

• SKU: P2-004
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 6.50 × 6.89 in (16.5 × 17.5 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 10.4 × 10.8 in (26.5 × 27.5 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 1 (+ 2 bead colors)
• Stitches: stem stitch, bead embroidery
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 14-count Aida

Add Tango to your cart and treat yourself to a few cozy evenings of stitching.