Cat and Sakura — Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Cat and Sakura — a cross stitch kit: a tabby cat in a blue scarf sitting dreamily beneath a branch of blooming sakura. A gentle spring piece with personality.

At a glance: 5.91 × 8.46 in (15 × 21.5 cm) · 19 colors · 16-count Aida · partial coverage

A lovely choice if…

• you love cats and Japanese cherry blossoms;
• you want a heartfelt gift for a fellow stitcher;
• you’ve been dreaming of a statement piece for your wall;
• you need a gift for a cat lover.

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 and backstitch.
• 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 19 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a cat in a scarf under cherry blossoms.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Practical size: the finished piece, 5.91 × 8.46 in, fits nicely in a hoop, a frame or on a pillow.

Did you know?

In Japan, hanami, the custom of picnicking under blooming cherry trees, goes back more than a thousand years.

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: P4-018
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Design size: 5.91 × 8.46 in (15 × 21.5 cm)
• Fabric size in the kit: 9.8 × 12.4 in (25 × 31.5 cm), with about 2 in (5 cm) extra on each side for hooping and framing
• Number of colors: 19
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, backstitch
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

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