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London pride
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Stitch these cute circus mice by Margare
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Roll up, roll up – the circus is coming
to town! Watch in amazement as
Margaret Sherry’s daring mice
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on earth, starring
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twirl, juggle, flip and perform
amazing stunts right before your
eyes. All you need to do, ladies
and gentlemen, is stitch these
cuties to life in whole stitches,
fractionals and a healthy dose
of backstitch, and Margaret
Sherry’s talented critters will
leap and bound right into your
Need to know
Stitch Time
45 hours (approx)
Stitch Types
Whole cross stitch,
fractionals, backstitch
home. This joyful scene is sure
to delight circus fans of all ages,
so get ready for your greatest
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Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key

Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric - Zweigart 14-count light blue (503) aida
measuring 40x37cm (15 x14 in). To buy, visit
www.sewandso.co.uk or call  0800 013 0150
Extras - Frame and mount of your choice with
a minimum aperture of 25.5x22cm (10x8 in)

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Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring a maximum of
15x15cm (6x6in) for most designs. To buy, visit www.sewandso.
co.uk or call  0800 013 0150
Extras - Square Aperture card (AP53U) in raspberry (76). To buy,
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time! These precious bears have
a lot to do, filling up their
days with books, flowers
and friends – so come join in!
Designed by Lucie Heaton

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so little time! This
team of teddy
bears like to keep
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a birthday party and having
a laugh over tea or enjoying a
quiet afternoon reading a book
and picking flowers. Stitch them
all to decorate the room of a
busy little bear of your own,
or turn one into a large card for
Need to know
Stitch Time
8-10 hours each (approx)
Stitch Types
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fractionals, backstitch
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ShoppingList...
Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring
25x25cm (9 x9 in) for each circular hoop design
and 30x23cm (11 x9in) for each oval hoop
design. To buy, visit www.sewandso.co.uk or call
 0800 013 0150
Extras - 6in Round Flexi hoops and 5x7in Oval
Flexi hoops with woodgrain finish. To buy, visit
www.siestaframes.com or call  01202 813 363;
felt for backing and ribbon of your choice to hang
from local stores

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with these fabulous
sequin-covered fish!
Designed by Durene Jones

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Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle
Sequins - Josy Rose sequins as listed in the key. To buy, Sparkly Stan
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Design area 14-count fabric 6x5.5cm (2 x2 in) Design area 14-count fabric 5x6cm (1 x2 in)

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Learn about…
How to hygge!
The Scandinavian word ‘hygge’ has been popping up all over, but
what does it really mean – and how does it relate to cross stitch?
rom Scandi drama and Scandi noir
F to Scandi-inspired home décor, it
seems we can’t get enough of the
Scandinavian style nowadays. One
of the latest trends on the Scandi theme
is hygge (pronounced hue-guh), which is
as much a way of life as it is about home
decorations. The word is Danish and is often
W Hygge can
mean stitching in
a cosy room
X Handmade
furnishings are
very hygge!
X Scandinavian
patterns add to
the hygge feel
used to describe a moment or a feeling
that brings a sense of comfort or cosiness.
This feeling is often found at home, when
spending time with friends and family in a
cheery environment.
The word hygge actually comes from a
Norwegian word which means wellbeing,
but in modern usage the word functions as
an adjective, translating roughly as ‘cosy’
in English. Only in Danish does the word
describe a special feeling, specifically that
feeling of togetherness when spending
time with loved ones. Named the runner-
up UK Word of the Year by Collins English
Dictionary in 2016, there has been a
popular trend in the last few years for books
on the subject of hygge, and how-to blogs
on how to achieve it in your home. But
how do you identify hygge, and how is it
connected to cross stitch? The Crazy team
have been learning more about this trend…
The meaning of hygge
Hygge is not found in a specific object, but
is a warm, familiar feeling, like snuggling
up under a blanket in front of a roaring fire.
Temperature and lighting are essential to
the hygge feeling – Scandinavian winters
are cold and dark, and being able to create
a bright, warming environment in your
home changes the winter from dull and
depressing to pleasant with a feeling of
contentment. Hygge is often described as
the art of intimacy – whether with friends,
family or by yourself, hygge is a state of
feeling at ease in your environment.
Hygge in your home can be created by
turning monotonous daily activities into
sacred rituals, finding joy in small things
and making simple tasks into an art form.
Deriving pleasure from your first cup of
tea in the morning, lighting candles in the
evening, and having friends around just for
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W Stitchonomy
creates lovely
hygge designs! Try the trend
Hygge sampler
If you need a little more hygge in your
life, hang this sampler on your wall
and
inspire a welcoming
atmosphere. This
Riverdrift House kit
costs £18.
To buy, visit
www.sewandso.co.uk
or call  0800
013 0150

Fair Isle reindeer

S This Scandinavian-
inspired design
appeared in Crazy 235
the fun of existing together – these things
will all contribute to the hygge feeling in
your home environment.
Hygge how-to
While you can’t buy hygge, there are
generally agreed upon activities and items
which can enhance your hygge home. Soft,
warming lighting (from candles and the
fireplace), snuggly furnishings (handmade
are the best), soothing hot drinks (tea,
coffee and hot chocolate), oversized
knitwear (sweaters and warm socks)
soothing music and a good book will all
help to create the perfect atmosphere.
Alyssa Westhoek, who creates hygge
cross stitch designs for her Etsy-based
Hygge is more than just a
style – it’s a feeling of
being together, of being cosy
company, Stitchonomy, explains, “Hygge
is more than just a style – it’s a feeling of
being together, of being cosy and safe. And
of course decorations like this help enhance
that feeling!”
For cross stitch enthusiasts, crafting goes
hand in hand with the hygge ethos. What
could be more hygge than lighting a few
candles, curling up on the sofa and working
on your latest WIP? The Scandinavian cross
This festive reindeer looks like
he’s been snipped straight out of
a sweater! For £9.11, Nordic Cross
Stitch kit includes a
chart, instructions,
white aida, embroidery
threads, a needle and a
S Furnish your needle threader as well!
home with hygge
makes like this To buy, visit www.
stitchonomy.etsy.com
Scandi heart
This heart of hearts is delightfully
stitch style is the perfect way to decorate simple. The Scandinavian Heart Cros
s
your house if you want the cosy, Scandi Stitch kit includes a
look. Often featuring bold red designs on colour chart and photo,
muted backgrounds, Scandi stitches often instructions, natural linen
or white aida, embroidery
have a festive air about them. However,
hoop, needle and thread.
these patterns will work in your home
all year round – having a limited number To buy, visit www.
clementinesneedle.
of colours and simple designs will make
etsy.com
Scandi stitches blend in with your other
furnishings while still adding a dash of style. Cosy cushion
Make a cup of tea, cuddle up with
this
Scandi style cosy cushion and settle down to stitc
h
this sweet Christmas
Scandinavian cross stitch designs often
Pillow Snowflake cushion.
feature geometric patterns in snowflake
The kit includes a chart,
designs – these patterns work well for instructions, red burlap,
coasters, place mats, table runners and a needle and thread
greetings cards. Look out for reindeer, for £22.24.
moose and snow-laden trees in traditional
Scandi cross stitch.
To buy, visit www.
anetteeriksson.etsy.com
Cross stitch hearts are also an important
aspect of both hygge and Scandinavian Warm greetings
Stitch cards to send hygge near and
design. Matching with the hygge feelings
far with The Frosty Winter Christmas
of comfort and contentment, as well as the
card kit. It comes with 16-count aida
typical red colouring of Scandi designs, ,
embroidery threads,
hearts feature heavily in stitchy projects needle, six blank cards in
of this style. Whether as the border on a two colours, envelopes,
sampler or as the main design, you can’t go chart and instructions,
wrong with a smattering of love hearts! and costs £14.95.
If you’ve been inpsired to start a hygge To buy, visit www.
project yourself, have our look at some of riverdrifthouse.co.uk
our favourites opposite and get a head start
on bringing hygge into your home! l

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Paisley
party! Embrace your own unique
sense of style with these
vibrant cards and tags
Designed by Fiona Baker
ramed in brilliant pink,

F purple and gold, these

Indian-inspired paisley
patterns are sure to turn
a few heads! Worked in whole
stitches and fractionals with
a few flourishes of backstitch,
these designs will help you
hone your stitchy skills while
still only taking a few hours each
to create. Keep them handy
for birthdays, thank you cards
and general occasion gifts – or
use the motifs to decorate your
Need to know
Stitch Time
1-4 hours each (approx)
Stitch Types
Whole cross stitch,
fractionals, backstitch
home with Eastern elegance!
Pair them up with patterned
papers or add gold ribbon for
a finish your friends will love. l

ShoppingList...
Threads - Stranded cotton as listed in the key
Needle - Size 24 tapestry needle
Fabric - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring
15x15cm (6x6in) per card and 10x10cm (4x4in)
per tag. To buy, visit www.sewandso.co.uk or call
 0800 013 0150
Extras - First Edition Storyteller 6x6in paper pad
(FEPAD139). To buy, visit www.trimcraftdirect.com or
call  01159 885 820; card and ribbon of your choice

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with these gold-embossed
papers for an opulent look!

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HannahSays...
I’m going to practise my fractional
stitches with these fun designs –
there aren’t too many, so it’ll be a
good place to start! I especially like
Paisley patterns the single paisley motifs for tags.
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DMC Anchor Madeira Assistant, Cross Stitch Crazy
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side of the chart. This is the best place to start Type of stitch of thread we
stitching, so you end up with the design in the V 950 4146 2309 use. The first
and number
middle of the fabric. To find the centre of your of strands ; 3825 336 302 column is
fabric, fold it in half horizontally, open it up always the
Perfect for and fold it vertically. When you open the fabric
again, you’ll find the creases mark the centre.
Backstitch in one strand
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Following our keys
Small, quick-to-stitch All our charts are accompanied by keys that French knots in one strand
designs, such as the tell you how many strands of thread to stitch O 744 301 112
leggings opposite, are in (each length of stranded cotton contains six
ideal to try if you’re new to strands), the thread colours needed (listed in  Contains fractionals Thread number
stitching. For more simple numbers), whether there are backstitch lines, represented by
designs, try these: French knots or fractional stitches (see page 79
Stitch count 20 (h) x 20 (w)
the symbol
for details of how to work these), and the size
f PAGE 8 of the design. The thread numbers listed in the Stitch count Design area on 14-count fabric
Teacup bird free gift first column of the key refer to the brand that – how many 3.5x3.5cm (1 x1 in)
f PAGE 16 we’ve used to stitch the design, then numbers stitches high
Sweet seahorse for two other brands of threads are given. These and wide the
are not always exact equivalents, but are the design is
f PAGE 20 Design area – what the design will measure
closest colour match available.
Mother’s Day gift ideas when stitched on the specified fabric
f PAGE 49 Finding what you need
New baby alphabet Each project includes a shopping list telling you
f PAGE 74 what needle you’ll need, and the type and size Don’t forget to log on to our website,
Paisley cards and tags of fabric required. It’ll also include the sizing or Cross-stitching.com, to check out video
details of other products you’ll need to frame or tutorials, handy tips and much more!
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Reverse of fabric
Getting started
The loop method is the neatest way to start
stitching, but can only be done with an
even number of strands. Cut a 40cm (16in)
thread length, then fold one strand in half.
Thread the needle with the ends to form a
loop, and bring the needle up through the
fabric (above left). As you take it back down,
pass it through the loop and pull to secure.
3 HALF STITCH – the first arm of the
1 cross. Used to give a less dense
2 HOOP – a plastic or wooden circular
Backstitch
Backstitch is shown by a coloured line and
is added to stitching to create detail. Work
the backstitch over individual blocks on
aida, or pairs of threads on evenweave.
Bring the needle up through the fabric at 1
and take it down at 2, up at 3 and so on, so
that you are working back on yourself.
Fractional stitches
To make a quarter stitch, bring the needle
up at the corner of a square and take it
down through the centre, halfway across
the diagonal, splitting the aida block (above
left). To turn this into a three-quarter stitch,
make a half cross stitch across the other
diagonal of the square. This creates a half
You’ll need to make a whole cross stitch for
each coloured square on the chart. Bring
the needle up at the bottom left corner of
a square and down at the top right corner.
This is called a half cross stitch. Bring the
needle up again at the bottom right corner
and back down at the top left to finish off
the cross stitch (above centre).
French knots
French knots appear as dots on your chart.
Bring the needle up through the fabric,
then holding the thread with your left hand,
wind it round the needle as many times as
advised in the key. Holding the thread taut,
take the needle down part of a block away.
Pull through until a neat knot is formed.
cross stitch across the quarter stitch. If you
have to make two fractional stitches back-
to-back in the same square, you’ll need to
decide which is a quarter stitch and which
is a three-quarter stitch. Usually, the three-
quarter stitch (shown here in pink) is made
in the foreground colour of the design.
TIP Working a row of half cross stitches
(above right), then completing the whole
cross stitch on the return journey, is
a quick way to work, especially when
stitching block sections of colour.
TIP Work each half cross stitch in the
same direction, so the top ‘arms’ of your
cross stitches all face the same way.
Seed beads
To attach seed beads, you’ll need to
use a beading needle instead of a
tapestry needle, as they’re thinner.
With a single strand of thread, use a
half cross stitch to secure your beads,
making sure the ‘arms’ of your stitches
are all facing the same way.
Finishing your thread
Once you’ve finished stitching,
finish off your threads by running your
needle through the back of several
stitches that you’ve already completed.
Snip off the ends neatly with a sharp
pair of embroidery scissors, as close
to your fabric as possible.
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GLOSSARY
AFGHAN – a woollen blanket or rug
with areas for cross stitching
AIDA – the most common cross
stitching fabric, made up of thread
woven in blocks rather than singly
AIDA BAND – a thin strip of aida
with a decorative edge, used to
adorn towels, bookmarks, etc.
Comes in various widths
APERTURE – the space through
which a design is shown (mainly on
cards and in frames)
BEADING NEEDLE – a long, fine
needle that slides easily through
seed and bugle beads
DESIGN AREA – the measurement
of the finished design, depending
on the count of fabric used
EVENWEAVE – fabric made from
evenly-spaced woven threads. It’s
softer and more flexible than aida
FABRIC COUNT – the number of
holes per inch (HPI) on your fabric.
The higher the number, the finer
your fabric will be
FABRIC SIZE – the size of fabric
needed for the design, including
allowance for framing
FRACTIONAL STITCH – stitches
made from a quarter or three-
quarters of a cross stitch
stitch to lighter areas
frame that holds your fabric taut
while you stitch on it
JOBELAN – one of the most widely
used types of evenweave fabric
KEY – a list of all the threads and
stitches used in a design, and their
respective chart symbols
LONG STITCH – long backstitches
that extend over larger areas of the
fabric, to depict sky or grass etc
PERFORATED PAPER – toughened
paper, perforated with tiny holes
PETIT POINT – tiny stitches, one
quarter the size of a cross stitch, for
detailed areas of stitching
PLASTIC CANVAS – a plastic
alternative to fabric, ideal for
making decorations and bookmarks
SAMPLER – traditional stitching,
demonstrating a variety of stitches
SATIN THREADS – silky threads
that add a subtle sheen
SKEIN – an 8m length of stranded
cotton, divisible into six strands
STITCH COUNT – the number of
stitches (vertical and horizontal)
that make up a design
STITCHING OVER TWO – term
used to describe stitching over two
threads on evenweave fabric
WADDING – padding used to
add depth to stitching when it’s
mounted inside cards
WASTE CANVAS – loosely woven
fabric, held together with soluble
glue. Often used to add designs to
clothes and softer fabrics
WHOLE STITCH – a complete cross
stitch as opposed to half, quarter
and three-quarter stitches
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