Counted Cross Stitch
Counted cross stitch kits - plain fabric, a printed chart and the deeply satisfying business of counting your way to a picture.
About our counted cross stitch
Counted cross stitch kits are the purist's choice: the fabric arrives blank, the design lives on a printed chart, and you count your way across the cloth one symbol at a time. It sounds harder than stamped stitching and it is - slightly - but counted work gives crisper results, more design detail and that absorbing, puzzle-like rhythm many stitchers find genuinely meditative. Once the counting clicks, most people never go back. This collection gathers every counted kit in the shop, from small beginner-graded designs on friendly 14 count aida through to large, detailed charts for stitchers who like a project with real miles in it. Each kit includes the fabric, pre-sorted threads, needle and a clear symbol chart, and our guides cover gridding and counting tricks that keep you on track. Free UK delivery on orders over £20, 48-hour dispatch, money-back guarantee on every kit.
Counted Cross Stitch - FAQs
What is the difference between counted and stamped cross stitch?
Counted kits give you blank fabric and a chart to follow; stamped kits print the design on the fabric so you stitch over it. Counted takes more focus and gives sharper results.
Is counted cross stitch too hard for a beginner?
No - start with a small design on 14 count aida and count carefully from the centre. Thousands of stitchers learn on counted kits every year.
How do I avoid losing my place?
Grid your fabric in 10-square blocks with washable pen or thread, and mark off completed chart sections as you go. Our gridding guide shows the method.
100% money-back guarantee
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Every order from Cross Stitch Kits UK is covered by our 100% money-back guarantee. If it's not right, tell us and we'll refund the lot.
Not happy? Full refund – we even pay the return postage.