Pansies — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Pansies — a vintage botanical cross stitch kit after a painting by Catharina Klein: a little posy of purple and yellow pansies. A small, cheerful botanical piece stitched in full cross stitch only.

At a glance: 4.72 × 7.09 in (12 × 18 cm) · 18 colors · 16-count Aida · partial coverage

You’ll love this kit if…

• you love botanical art and florals;
• you’re looking for a heartfelt gift for someone who loves handmade things;
• you’re new to cross stitch: the compact size and clear chart make it easy to reach the finish line;
• you need a Mother’s Day or birthday gift.

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 16-count Aida fabric;
• Peri embroidery floss in 18 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: purple and yellow pansies.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 4.72 × 7.09 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

More designs after Catharina Klein: Summer Flowers, Violets and Primrose.

What pansies mean

In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare called the pansy “love-in-idleness,” the flower whose juice works as a love potion. Pansies mean “you are in my thoughts.”

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: P6-016
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 4.72 × 7.09 in (12 × 18 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 8.7 × 11.0 in (22 × 28 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 18
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

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