Mamacado — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Mamacado — a cross stitch kit: a smiling mama avocado with a bow cuddling her little pit baby, surrounded by red hearts and the word MAMACADO. The sweetest gift for a mom.

At a glance: 4.33 × 5.51 in (11 × 14 cm) · 9 colors · 14-count Aida · partial coverage

A lovely choice if…

• you need a gift for a mom, a mom-to-be or Mother’s Day;
• you want a heartfelt gift for a fellow stitcher;
• you want a first project you’ll actually finish;
• you love avocados and a bit of humor.

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

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a mama avocado and her baby.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 4.33 × 5.51 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

Mamacado and Papacado are a pair. The other kit: Papacado.

Did you know?

Mother’s Day in the US began in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her own mother in Grafton, West Virginia. It’s celebrated on the second Sunday of May.

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: P1-055
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 4.33 × 5.51 in (11 × 14 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 8.3 × 9.4 in (21 × 24 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 9
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, backstitch
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 14-count Aida

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