21 cross stitch kits for adults
Cross stitch has never been more popular, and the rise of modern designs continues to grow. From geometric, to snarky and everything in between. You’re sure to love my pick of 21 great cross stitch kits for adults.

Why choose a kit?
These cross stitch kits for adults make a great way to start cross stitching if you are a beginner. Alternatively if you are already a fan of this embroidery technique they make a great gift for someone you want to ignite the passion within.
With everything you need to start and finish the project from floss, fabric, needles and the pattern. Its the perfect way to spend a weekend.
From rude messages to funny quotes, unusual animals to tarot cards. There is all manner of great ideas to choose from in this curated list of kits. Just make sure they are for adult eyes only!
21 cross stitch kits for adults
Kit includes everything you need to make this cheeky cross stitch hoop:
• 14-count Aida fabric
• 6” embroidery hoop
• DMC threads in the suggested colours
• Tapestry needle
• Felt for backing if you mount in the hoop
• 3-page full colour pattern, including coversheet with reference photo of the finished article, colour chart pattern with suggested DMC colours, and a tipsheet with hoop mounting instructions.
£14.75
KIT CONTENTS:
6″ bamboo embroidery hoop
White cross stitch fabric (14 count aida)
Pre-measured DMC Embroidery Thread
3 x needles
Colour printed chart/ pattern
Step by step, illustrated instructions
£14.99
Each counted cross stitch kit includes:
• Printed design chart and guide to cross stitching
• Full skeins of stranded cotton embroidery floss
• 18 count white Aida
• Backing fabric
• 5 inch wooden embroidery hoop
• Round point tapestry needle
£45.00
What’s included in each kit?
Aida
Threads
Needle
Needle Threader
4 inch UK made embroidery hoop
Backing felt
Pattern
Instructions on how to complete your kit
£16.00
This kit contains:
- 14 count Aida fabric
- DMC Stranded cotton, cut to size and pre sorted on a card
- Size 24 embroidery needle
- Full colour printed cross stitch pattern
- 7 inch bamboo hoop (optional)
£15.00
WHAT YOU GET:
● 1 x 4 inch wooden embroidery hoop
● 4 x thread colors (as pictured)
● 1 x needle
● 1 piece of 18 count Aida fabric
● 1 pattern
● 1 piece wool backing felt
● Step by Step guide
£12.49
Octopus Cross Stitch Kit Beginners Cross Stitch Kit Mini - Etsy UK
Kit includes:
14 count aida fabric (blank white cross stitch fabric with 14 holes per inch)
DMC Embroidery threads
Needle
Pattern
Instructions
4 inch wooden embroidery hoop
£9.50
This kit includes a full colour pattern, a wooden embroidery hoop with a metal tightening screw, cross stitch fabric, needle, DMC threads and felt backer.
£13.75
What’s inside the cross stitch kit:
• 1 x 15cm wooden hoop
• Pre-cut DMC cotton strands on a thread card
• 1 x tapestry needle
• 1 x 18 count black Aida
• 1 x black backing fabric
• Printed A4 Pattern
• How to Cross Stitch Guide
£18.00
Kit includes:
2 needles,
pre cut Anchor threads (approx. 30 cm lengths, which may seem short but I find are best eco friendly wise in that it minimises floss tangles and wastage, and also encourage stitchers to take regular breaks, which is recommended for the eyes and wrists) in 22 colours ready sorted onto an organiser, (some colours will be supplied as full uncut skeins where there is a lot used in the design)
a pre cut piece of 16-count white aida fabric,
a full colour a4 print out of the colour symbol pattern chart,
a full colour symbol pattern chart split across four pages,
"how to cross stitch" instructions, including general advice for other projects.
£25.00
Includes:
4" wooden hoop
14-count Aida
Needle & Thread
Pattern
Instructions
Felt & Ribbon
£11.95
Contents:
- 14 count Aida Fabric
- Size 24 Cross Stitch Needle
- DMC Stranded Cotton, cut to size and pre-sorted on a card
- Cross Stitch Pattern (using coloured icons)
- How to Cross Stitch Guide
- 4 inch embroidery hoop
£13.45
Within your handmade kit you will find;
A piece of 16 count white Aida fabric,
A 6-inch DMC flat-edged Beechwood hoop
John James cross stitch needles,
Pre-sorted DMC threads in 18 colours,
The printed colour cross stitch chart,
Instructions for how to do cross stitch and for finishing in the hoop.
£20.00
This Kit contains:
Love Poppet counted cross stitch pattern
14pt aida fabric
DMC stranded embroidery floss
Cross stitch needle - size 24
6 inch hoop
Tips and tricks leaflet to get you started
£14.95
Included in the kit:
6” (15cm) wooden embroidery hoop, made in the UK
White Zweigart aida fabric, 14 count
DMC embroidery thread
Green and white felt for finishing and backing (vegan-friendly acrylic)
Size 24 tapestry needle
Printed pattern and cross stitch guide
Postcard print of the original 'Destroy or Cherish' illustration by Geeky Little Monkey
£22.00
What’s inside the cross stitch kit:
• 1 x 15cm wooden hoop
• Pre-cut DMC cotton strands on a thread card
• 1 x tapestry needle
• 1 x 18 count black Aida
• 1 x black backing fabric
• Printed A4 Pattern
• How to Cross Stitch Guide
£18.00
Inside the kit:
Hoop size - 6 inch
Embroidery needle
14 Count Aida- cross stitch fabric
DMC embroidery thread
Counted cross stitch pattern with colours and symbols
Cross stitch guide for beginners
Backing felt
Relaxing tea
£20.00
Contents:
- 14 count Aida Fabric
- Size 24 Cross Stitch Needle
- DMC Stranded Cotton, cut to size and pre-sorted on a card
- Cross Stitch Pattern (using coloured icons)
- How to Cross Stitch Guide
- 3 inch embroidery hoop
£12.95
In each kit we provide:
2 round end size 22 tapestry needles
14 count Aida
plenty of DMC Thread
Cross Stitch Chart
Material bag to keep it all together
£16.30
This kit includes a full colour pattern, a wooden embroidery hoop, cross stitch fabric, needle, DMC threads and felt backer.
£13.50
Supplies included: 16 count aida, 3 inch hoop, DMC floss, needle.
£14.00

