A keepsake of the wedding day: the bride's and groom's hands reaching for each other, stitched in soft sepia shades on a pale ground. The alphabet included in the chart lets you add the names and the date, as in the photo, turning the piece into a personalised gift for a wedding or an anniversary.
It is worked in counted cross stitch on Aida, with only a few closely related shades: follow the large-square chart and keep the threads on the organizer so they don't get mixed up. A little back stitch outlines the fingers and the cuffs. You will also need a hoop or frame and small scissors, and the frame shown is not included: the finished piece can be mounted, an oval mat suits it well.