Red Rose — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Red Rose — a vintage botanical cross stitch kit after a painting by Catharina Klein: a single long-stemmed red rose with leaves and a bud. A classic symbol of love in a clean vertical design.

At a glance: 6.10 × 11.81 in (15.5 × 30 cm) · 14 colors · 16-count Aida · partial coverage

Who it’s for

• An anniversary or Valentine’s gift for someone you love.
• A gift for anyone who loves handmade things: something stitched by hand is always remembered.
• For anyone who wants a statement piece for the wall and a few weeks of cozy evenings.
• A birthday gift for someone born in June, the month of the rose.

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

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a single long-stemmed red rose.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 6.10 × 11.81 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Collect the series

More roses after Catharina Klein: Roses in a Bowl, Tea Rose and Roses and Lily of the Valley.

What the red rose means

The red rose is the classic symbol of love and the June birth flower. It has also been the national flower of the United States since 1986.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

Why is a rose a gift for June birthdays?

Every month has its own birth flower, and June’s is the rose. A stitched rose is a birthday flower 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?

Lyudmyla Yermilova, designer at Povitrulya, a Ukrainian brand of embroidery kits.

Kit details

• SKU: P6-008
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 6.10 × 11.81 in (15.5 × 30 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 10.0 × 15.7 in (25.5 × 40 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 14
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

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