Mermaid Dreams

A mermaid swimming towards the light among seaweed, corals and shoals of little fish: a wide design with watery shading and coppery hair that calls for plenty of colour changes. On 16-count Aida the stitches are small and crisply defined, so good light and, if you like, a magnifier make the work easier.

Everything needed for the stitching is in the kit, while a hoop or frame, scissors and a picture frame are not included. Separate the stranded cotton into the number of strands given in the chart and start from the centre of the design to keep your count. The horizontal format suits framing and hanging above a shelf or mantel.