Snow Fun

A Christmas night scene worked in counted cross stitch: the snowman holds up his parcels while a fox and a little bird look on, under the moon and a starry sky. A few long stitches pick out the finer details, such as the twigs and the rays of the stars. The large-square chart is easy to follow and the threads come already sorted on the organizer, so you can start straight away.

Aida 18 count gives fine, small stitches: a frame or hoop and good lighting make the work much easier, and a magnifier helps if you are not used to higher counts. Once finished, the piece makes a Christmas picture to hang year after year; the frame is not included.