JOY Christmas Counted Cross Stitch Kit — Advent Series

JOY is Christmas in a single word. A red stocking with snowflakes, a holly wreath and a candy cane stand in for the letters, while pale blue snowflakes drift all around. This is the piece that comes out with the tree, year after year.

At a glance: 8.46 × 4.45 in (21.5 × 11.3 cm) · 10 colors · 14-count Aida · partial coverage

You’ll love this kit if…

• you want a Christmas piece to bring out every year with the ornaments;
• you need a gift that won’t get lost among the others;
• you’re just starting out: it’s full cross stitch only;
• you love collecting series: JOY is one of four Advent words that make a festive set together.

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 finished piece, 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

• Letters as symbols: each letter is its own Christmas image, so the word reads as both lettering and a picture.
• Airy look: with partial coverage, the white fabric becomes the background and the piece feels light.
• Practical size: at 8.46 × 4.45 in it fits easily into a frame, onto a shelf or into a seasonal display.

Collect the whole Advent series

JOY is part of a series of four Advent words: Hope, Peace, JOY and Love. Four weeks of Advent, four words.

Did you know?

Advent is the four weeks of waiting for Christmas. In many Christian traditions each week has its own theme: hope, peace, joy and love. Those four words, Hope, Peace, JOY and Love, became our series.

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: P1-058
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Finished design size: 8.46 × 4.45 in (21.5 × 11.3 cm)
• Number of colors: 10
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 14-count Aida

Add JOY to your cart and make this Christmas a little more your own.