Old Man by the Sea

A quiet seaside scene in soft tones: an old fisherman in a red cap sits on a crate at the water's edge while seagulls wheel around him, with a wide pale sky filling most of the picture. The light blue fabric itself stands in for that sky, so only the figures are stitched and the work grows faster than the size suggests.

Stitches are counted from the symbol chart: 14 count Aida is usually worked with two strands for the crosses and one for the backstitch outlines. Besides the kit you will want small scissors and a hoop or frame to keep the fabric taut; a picture frame is not included. Finished, it suits a room with a coastal feel.