Knit Chicks

Four hens balancing on a pole, clicking away with their needles while the wool unrolls below: a humorous design from the Margaret Sherry Collection that will appeal to anyone who both knits and stitches. The long, narrow shape suits a framed picture for the kitchen or the sewing corner, or a panel to make up into a bag.

The design is counted on Aida: cross stitch fills the shapes, back stitch outlines them and French knots add the small details, all explained in the instructions. The threads come ready sorted on the organiser, so you can start straight away. The frame is not included; a hoop or frame and small scissors are also handy.