Cross Stitch Favourites - UK (2020-02)

Stitcher’s

guide

Our fearsome pair are

stitched onto 14-count

aida in just 10 colours.

Both designs are

worked in whole

cross stitches, with

the tiniest amount

of backstitch used to

give expression to the

faces, making them

ideal for everyone,

including younger

stitchers.

Watch out – you're about to fall head over

heels for these cute pet portraits, a playful

addition to any animal-lover's room

Designed by Cheryl McKinnon

Paw

patrol

1

Find the centre of your

fabric by folding it in half

horizontally and vertically.

Follow the arrows on the chart

to find its centre and start

stitching here, working your

way outwards.

2

Work the cross stitch using

two strands of cotton. These

designs use 10 different thread

shades, so check the key as

you stitch to make sure you are

always working correctly.

3

Add the backstitch using

one strand of cotton. Two

different colours are used, so

refer to the key to make sure

you're using the correct one.

4

When you have finished all

the stitching, then carefully

check over your finished work

and prepare it for making up.

How to stitch the pet portraits

Fabric

14-count white aida measuring

33x28cm (13x11in) for each

design

Threads

Stranded cotton as listed in

the key

Needle

Size 24 tapestry needle

Extras

Frames measuring a minimum of

17.5x12.5cm (7x5in)

Shopping list

Pet portraits

Ideal

projec

t

for kid

s

It's a good idea to

get children started

with plastic needles

so they don't risk

pricking their

fingers

Stitch^ Tip