Girl and Dog by the Sea

A seaside scene in which a little girl and her dog, seen from behind, look out at the horizon through tall grass dotted with red flowers: the greens and grey-blues of the waves and sky set off the red of her jumper. Counted cross stitch is worked by counting the squares of the Aida, usually with two strands of stranded cotton, following the colour symbol chart.

Everything needed for stitching is in the kit, threads included; you will also want a hoop or frame and a small pair of scissors, and the frame shown in the photo is not part of the product. The expanse of sky and sea involves frequent colour changes, so this design suits anyone who has already stitched a project or two.