Farmhouse Rooster — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Farmhouse Rooster — a cross stitch kit: a bright rooster with a fiery tail perched on a wooden fence among yellow flowers. A country morning in a little frame.

At a glance: 4.13 × 3.94 in (10.5 × 10 cm) · 7 colors · 14-count Aida · partial coverage

Who it’s for

• For anyone who loves farmhouse kitchen decor.
• A gift for a fellow stitcher, the kind that never gets lost among other presents.
• Anyone new to stitching: a small format and an easy-to-follow chart.
• A cozy kid’s room, or an evening of stitching side by side with your little one.

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, backstitch and French knot.
• 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 7 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a rooster on a fence with flowers.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 4.13 × 3.94 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Did you know?

The rooster is a beloved Ukrainian symbol. In 2022 a photo from Borodianka went around the world: in a bombed-out apartment, a kitchen cabinet with a ceramic rooster jug still stood on the wall.

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: P1-037
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 4.13 × 3.94 in (10.5 × 10 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 8.1 × 7.9 in (20.5 × 20 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 7
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, French knot, chain stitch, backstitch
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 14-count Aida

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