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RHS Cross Stitch Kit : Hypericum
£9.95
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If you’re in the mood for something calm, detailed and quietly satisfying, this Cross Stitch Kit is a lovely one to settle into. The Royal Horticultural Society Cross Stitch Kit : Hypericum brings a beautifully botanical design into stitch form, inspired by the RHS’s incredible archive of plant studies. Hypericum, with its delicate structure and natural rhythm, makes for a really enjoyable design to work through, stitch by stitch, as it gradually comes to life in your hands.
Inside the kit you’ll find everything you need to get started straight away: a 14cm bamboo embroidery hoop, aida fabric, assorted embroidery threads, needles, a needle threader and detailed instructions that guide you clearly through the whole process. The hoop also features a screw mechanism so you can easily keep your fabric taut as you work, which makes everything feel that bit smoother and more enjoyable, especially if you’re new to cross stitch.
Why we love it
We’re always drawn to projects that feel steady and absorbing, and this one has that lovely “just one more stitch” quality. The Hypericum design is detailed without being overwhelming, which makes it perfect for relaxing evenings or slow weekend making. It’s structured enough to guide you, but still gives you that satisfying sense of progress as the pattern emerges.
And the finished piece is genuinely lovely to live with. Whether you frame it, keep it in the hoop, or turn it into something more creative like a bag panel or cushion detail, it adds a soft, handmade botanical touch wherever it ends up.
How to use it
Simply follow the instructions to work through the design using the included threads and aida fabric, building the image gradually stitch by stitch. You can keep things steady and methodical or dip in and out as you like. Once finished, the 14cm hoop gives you a ready-made display piece, or you can remove the fabric and incorporate it into other textile projects.
Suitable for beginners through to more confident stitchers, it’s a gentle and rewarding way to build cross stitch skills while creating something you’ll genuinely want to keep or gift.