The Fish Cross Stitch Kit by VDV M-0409

A striped angelfish swims among seaweed and coral above a sandy seabed dotted with seashells and a starfish.

Why this kit: a small 12x12 cm underwater scene that is quick to complete; part of a four-design seaside series with The Lighthouse, The Seagull, and The Hat; everything needed to finish is in the box, from pre-selected DMC floss to a digital copy of the chart.

Kit includes: 100% cotton 16 count Aida in white, 100% cotton DMC floss in 19 colors, a Pony needle, a black-and-white printed chart with the backstitch shown in color, and a digital copy of the pattern. Finished size: 12x12 cm (4.72x4.72 in). Made in Ukraine.

Counted cross stitch is worked by following the chart and its symbol key, placing each cross in its marked square on the Aida with the matching floss color, then adding the backstitch outlines shown in color on the chart.

A quick project suited to beginners and a nice small gift for a bathroom or beach house.