Simple & Small Starters
Simple cross stitch kits and small starter projects - tiny designs, minimal colours, finished before the kettle count gets embarrassing.
About our simple & small starters
Simple cross stitch kits are the gateway projects of the hobby. Each design in this collection is deliberately small - think coaster-sized motifs, little florals, single animals and neat keyrings - with a handful of colours and a chart you can read at a glance. That makes them perfect first projects, ideal palate-cleansers between larger charts, and lovely quick handmade gifts when a birthday has crept up on you. Because the designs are small, wins come fast: many stitchers finish their first simple kit inside a week of evenings, and that early finished piece is what turns a curious beginner into a lifelong stitcher. Every kit includes fabric, sorted threads, a needle and full instructions, so there is nothing extra to buy beyond scissors. UK delivery is free over £20 with 48-hour dispatch, and our 100% money-back guarantee covers every kit in the range.
Simple & Small Starters - FAQs
How small is small?
Most designs in this collection finish between 7cm and 12cm square - big enough to frame in a mini hoop, small enough to complete quickly.
Are simple kits good for testing the hobby?
Perfect for it. A small kit costs little, takes a few evenings, and tells you honestly whether cross stitch is your kind of calm before you commit to a big chart.
Can I turn a small finish into a gift?
Easily - mini hoops, cards and keyring blanks all take small finishes beautifully. Our finishing guides show you how.
100% money-back guarantee
Love it, or it costs you nothing
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.