Playful

The face of a curly-fleeced lamb in soft pink and lilac shades against a pastel sky, from Rachel Froud's artwork for the Bothy Threads collection The Menagerie. It is worked in counted cross stitch, with a little back stitch to outline the eyes and muzzle.

The full colour printed Aida makes it easier to follow the design and place the stitches, and the threads come already sorted by colour, so there is no winding to do before starting. You will also want a hoop or frame and a small pair of scissors; the frame shown is not included. The square format suits a picture for a child's room or a new-baby gift.