Monarch Butterfly — Beaded Cross Stitch Kit

Monarch Butterfly — a cross stitch kit with beads: an orange-and-black monarch butterfly perched on a bright flower in the grass against a summer sky. Beads add sparkle to the wings.

At a glance: 9.06 × 7.48 in (23 × 19 cm) · 12 colors + 6 bead colors · 14-count Aida · partial coverage

Who it’s for

• For anyone who loves butterflies and summer scenes.
• A gift for a fellow stitcher, the kind that never gets lost among other presents.
• For anyone who wants a statement piece for the wall and a few weeks of cozy evenings.
• For anyone who wants to combine cross stitch and beads.

Why you’ll succeed

• Detailed instructions in the kit — step by step, from the first cross to the finished piece.
• Color chart with symbols — one square equals one 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 start cross stitch with two strands, 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 12 colors (about 50% extra);
• seed beads in 6 colors;
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a monarch butterfly with beaded wings.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 9.06 × 7.48 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Did you know?

Every fall, monarchs fly up to 3,000 miles from the US and Canada to Mexico. No single butterfly makes the round trip: it’s their great-grandchildren who fly back north.

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?

Oleksandra Chaitsyna, designer at Povitrulya, a Ukrainian brand of embroidery kits.

Kit details

• SKU: P4-003
• Chart designer: Oleksandra Chaitsyna
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 9.06 × 7.48 in (23 × 19 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 13.0 × 11.4 in (33 × 29 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 12 (+ 6 bead colors)
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, full cross stitch with one strand, stem stitch, bead embroidery
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 14-count Aida

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