Poppies — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Poppies — a cross stitch kit: three red poppies on slender stems with buds. A simple, vivid summer design stitched in full cross stitch only.

At a glance: 5.12 × 7.68 in (13 × 19.5 cm) · 10 colors · 16-count Aida · partial coverage

Who it’s for

• For lovers of botanical art and florals.
• A gift for anyone who loves handmade things: something stitched by hand is always remembered.
• Your first cross stitch: the compact size and clear chart make it easy to finish.
• A birthday gift for someone born in August, the month of the poppy.

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

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: three red poppies with buds.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 5.12 × 7.68 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

More poppies to stitch: Bouquet with Poppies and Red Bouquet.

What the red poppy means

The red poppy is August’s birth flower and a symbol of remembrance. Since World War I and the poem “In Flanders Fields,” poppies have been worn on Remembrance Day in the UK and on Memorial Day in the US.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

What is the August birth flower?

August’s birth flowers are the poppy and the gladiolus. Stitched poppies are a birthday gift that never wilts.

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?

Oleksandra Chaitsyna, designer at Povitrulya, a Ukrainian brand of embroidery kits.

Kit details

• SKU: P6-005
• Chart designer: Oleksandra Chaitsyna
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 5.12 × 7.68 in (13 × 19.5 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 9.1 × 11.6 in (23 × 29.5 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 10
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

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