Chickens

A row of hens scratching about with their chicks, the sound 'TOC' repeated above their heads and a red and white checked border: a cheerful, elongated design that suits a kitchen or a sunny hallway. It is worked in counted cross stitch, with a little back stitch for outlines and the finer details.

Everything needed for the stitching is in the box, apart from a hoop or frame and the final mounting. The threads come ready sorted, so each colour is easy to find while following the large-square chart, which is helpful if you are not very experienced. Once finished, the piece can be framed or made up as a panel or a border for curtains and tea towels.