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Cross Stitch Starter Kit
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items Get everything you need to pick up a new craft! I started cross stitching in January 2025 and now I’m hooked
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All-in-one Kits
Starting Supplies
Patterns from artists I love
All-in-one Kits
These kits are handy for beginners and come with everything you need - a pattern, fabric, a hoop, needle and thread.
This is the first cross stitch I ever made! Easy to learn, challenging enough to take me a while
Mini Cross Stitch Kit Sunflower | collage
A great one to start with. A simple pattern and just a few colors
Gingham Heart Beginner Cross Stitch Kit: Easy DIY Craft
It doesn’t have to be Halloween to stitch some ghosties
Halloween Ghost Garden Cross Stitch Kit: Beginner DIY Art
Who said cross stitch can’t be funny?
Snarky bird cross stitch kit
Once you’ve got a couple hoops under your belt, try your hand at more complex project
Cross Stitch Kit, Clasp Purse Craft Kit featured in Pioneer Woman Magazine coin purse organizer cosmetic purse party purse group crafting
A tried and true brand for cute little patterns like this donut!
Sprinkle Donut Counted Cross Stitch Kit by Loops & Threads
Starting Supplies
Ready to try your hand at something without a kit? Get all your essentials here
A hoop is a must - it keeps the fabric taut while you’re stitching. This brand has ten different sizes to suit whatever your needs may be
Loops & Threads™ Wooden Embroidery Hoop
Aida cloth is the fabric used most commonly for cross stitch. It has squares for you to line your stitches right. It comes in different colors and different counts (how many squares per inch). I rec 14 count for beginners - it’s not too big, not too ...
Charles Craft® Gold Standard® 14 Count Aida Cross Stitch ...
Needles, duh! I like to use tapestry needles because the eyes or wider, but it doesn’t really matter what kind, so choose your own poison.
Loops & Threads™ Embroidery Needles, 1/5
This case is a godsend. I would have lost every needle without it. It has a magnet inside so even if you drop it and it flies across the room, your needles will stay nice and snug
DMC® Magnetic Needle Case
Embroidery scissors aren’t a must, but they sure are easier to tote around than a full size pair. And I’ve always admired the ones that look like birds
Gingher® Stork Embroidery Scissors
Unless you already have a specific project you’re shopping for, get a big variety pack of embroidery floss to start your collection
Embroidery Floss Value Pack by Loops & Threads™, 105ct.
You need somewhere to store all that floss. This container comes with plastic bobbins and a winder to help you wrap the thread more efficiently
Embroidery Floss Organizer, Cross Stitch Thread Storage ...
Patterns from artists I love
Artists sell patterns left and right, so here are just a few that I love
I’m working on this sweet little kitty right now
Cross Stitch Pattern Black Cat With Books And Wild Flowers, Witchy Embroidery Design Instant Download, Cat Lover Gift DIY, Gift For Readers
I made this one for my best friend for her medical school graduation
Floral Lantern Cross Stitch Pattern PDF: Blue & Yellow colorful Embroidery
The Stitch Patterns has more patterns that anyone could know what to do with. I made this little fairy to commemorate a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Mini cross stitch PDF, "The Poppy Fairy Cicely" by Mary Barker, vintage cross stitch, cross stitch wall art, cross stitch chart, vintage art
This little guy is on my list for future projects
Cat in Shark Costume Cross Stitch Pattern (PDF Pattern)
I’ve been stitching blueberries left and right. SnailFishStitches also has tons of cute froggy patterns
Blueberry Cross Stitch Pattern - Small Cross Stitch Pattern - Simple Cross Stitch Pattern - Easy Cross Stitch Pattern - Digital Download PDF