The World Full of Magic Halloween Cross Stitch Kit by VDV M-0277

A Halloween still life: a witch's hat draped over a chair with a star-topped wand, carved jack-o'-lanterns, a cobweb with a dangling spider, a bubbling cauldron, a 'Bag of Tricks' sack, a broom, and two little black crows.

Why this kit: a playful, cozy take on Halloween rather than a scary one; stitched on colored 14 count Aida, so there is no background to fill; everything needed to finish is in the box, from pre-selected DMC floss to a digital copy of the chart.

Kit includes: 100% cotton 14 count Aida in a colored shade (DMC 3325), 100% cotton DMC floss in 28 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: 16x21 cm (6.3x8.27 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 seasonal project for Halloween fans, finished in time to hang every October or to give to a friend who loves spooky-cute decor.