Farmyard Friends

A busy farmyard where every animal speaks up: the sounds lettered beside the cow, dog, geese, sheep, pony, cats and piglet raise a smile and make this a cheerful piece to stitch, even alongside children. The threads come ready sorted on the organiser, so you can start straight away instead of winding and matching colours.

As well as cross stitch you will work back stitch outlines and a few French knots: two simple stitches, both covered in the instructions, that anyone with a project or two behind them can handle. You will also need a hoop or frame and small scissors, and the picture frame is not included. The square format suits a framed picture for the kitchen or a child's room.