Cupcake — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Cupcake — a cross stitch kit: a cupcake in a striped liner with a swirl of pink frosting and a cherry on top. A mini design that’s easy to stitch from scratch.

At a glance: 3.21 × 4.36 in (8.2 × 11.1 cm) · 10 colors · 14-count Aida · partial coverage

You’ll love this kit if…

• you’d rather skip tricky stitches: it’s full cross stitch only;
• you need a gift that won’t get lost among the others;
• you’re just starting out: the compact size and clear chart make it easy to finish;
• you want kitchen decor or a gift for a baker.

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, 3 tips for your first project and how to finish your embroidery.
• 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 10 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a cupcake with pink frosting and a cherry.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 3.21 × 4.36 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Did you know?

The first known recipe for “a light cake to bake in small cups” appeared in Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery in 1796, the ancestor of the cupcake.

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: P1-053
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 3.21 × 4.36 in (8.2 × 11.1 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 7.2 × 8.3 in (18.2 × 21.1 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 10
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 14-count Aida

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