Red Poppy — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Red Poppy — a cross stitch kit: a bright red poppy with buds on slender stems. Full cross stitch only, six colors, perfect for a first project.

At a glance: 3.43 × 4.33 in (8.7 × 11 cm) · 6 colors · 14-count Aida · partial coverage

A lovely choice if…

• you’re just starting out: it’s full cross stitch only;
• you want a heartfelt gift for a fellow stitcher;
• you want a first project you’ll actually finish;
• you love wildflowers.

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 6 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a red poppy with buds.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 3.43 × 4.33 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

Our flowers are a little beginner series. More kits: Pink Tulip and Ukrainian Folk Flower.

Did you know?

The red poppy became a symbol of remembrance after John McCrae’s 1915 poem “In Flanders Fields.” Millions are worn in the UK every November.

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: P1-050
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 3.43 × 4.33 in (8.7 × 11 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 7.4 × 8.3 in (18.7 × 21 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 6
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 14-count Aida

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