Rose Wreath

A wreath of roses worked in counted cross stitch on white fabric: you follow the chart and count the squares of the 16-count Aida, a fine weave that gives a small, crisp stitch. The twenty-eight DMC shades bring out the gradations in the petals and leaves, so it is worth sorting the threads onto a thread organiser before you start.

The kit holds everything you need for the stitching itself, while a hoop or frame, small scissors and a picture frame are not included. Keeping the fabric taut on a hoop helps to keep the stitches even. Once finished, the wreath looks well framed, including in a round frame, as home decoration or a gift.