Midsummer — Counted Cross Stitch Bookmark Kit

Midsummer — a cross stitch bookmark kit: a Swedish midsummer pole dressed with wreaths and greenery under a summer sun, with orange flowers below. The longest day of the year in your book.

At a glance: 2.36 × 7.70 in (6 × 19.5 cm) · 10 colors · 16-count Aida · partial coverage

Who this kit is for

• you love seasonal celebrations and Scandinavian traditions;
• you’re looking for a gift to go with a book — compact and truly personal;
• you’re stitching for the first time: the compact 2.36 × 7.70 in format and clear chart let you comfortably reach the finish line;
• you collect stitched bookmarks.

Why you’ll succeed

• Detailed instructions in the kit — step by step, from the first cross to the finished bookmark, edge included.
• 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 make a cross stitch bookmark, how to stitch the bookmark together, backstitch and how to finish the bookmark edge with buttonhole stitch.
• 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;
• two pieces of white 16-count Aida fabric, for the front and back of the bookmark;
• Peri embroidery floss in 10 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a midsummer pole, the sun and summer flowers.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Compact format: the finished bookmark, 2.36 × 7.70 in, sits comfortably between book pages.

Did you know?

Midsummer is Sweden’s favorite summer festival, with dancing around a flower-dressed pole. Many people first heard of it through Midsommar, the 2019 film by American director Ari Aster.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

How do I finish the edge?

Edge-finishing instructions come with the kit. The second piece of Aida covers the back, so the bookmark looks neat on both sides, and the video on stitching the bookmark together shows every step.

What else do I need?

Just scissors. You can add crane embroidery scissors 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: KSK2-219
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Finished size: 2.36 × 7.70 in (6 × 19.5 cm)
• Number of colors: 10
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, backstitch, buttonhole stitch
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

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