Our favourite Christmas cross stitch kits for some festive crafting

Cross stitching is a craft that has stood the test of time and for good reason. It's a relaxing and rewarding hobby that allows you to create beautiful pieces of art with just a needle, thread, and fabric.

It's a wonderful way to unwind after a long day and create something beautiful with your own hands. This simple form of embroidery can feel almost meditative, allowing you to focus on the present moment while creating something that will last for years to come. Whether you're a seasoned cross-stitcher or a beginner looking to try something new, there's something magical about bringing a design to life one stitch at a time.

With the holiday season fast approaching, there's no better time to start stitching up some festive decorations or gifts for your loved ones. Christmas cross-stitch kits are a fantastic way to get started, as they come with everything you need to create a special piece that captures the spirit of the season.

From traditional designs like Santa Claus and Christmas trees to more modern patterns featuring cute animals or funny sayings, there's a kit out there for everyone. They also make great gifts for crafty friends and family members who are looking for a new project to tackle.

Here’s our pick of the most fun and festive cross-stitch kits available to buy online. We’ve included kits suitable for beginners and to make everything from classic cross stitch samplers to hand-stitched Christmas decorations that you can use year after year.

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Stitch Your Own Christmas Jumper Bauble

Make a unique and fun decoration to hang on the tree with this 'Stitch Your Own Christmas Jumper' Kit from Bobo Stitch.
Follow the pattern to create your hand-stitched xmas jumper panel, then turn it into a 3D novelty bauble by adding a felt backing and stuffing.

Kit includes:

• 14 count white aida

• coloured threads

• felt backing

• stuffing

• hanging ribbon

• needle

• full colour pattern and easy to follow instructions

£17.50 at notonthehighstreet.com

Cotton Clara Apres Ski Mini Cross Stitch Hoop Kit

£11.00 at johnlewis.com

Robin Cross Stitch Cushion Kit

£25.00 at dunelm.com

Stitch A Snowman Cross Stitch Decoration Kit

This stitchable snowman is too adorable to resist! It's such a great project to work on over a few evenings in the run up to Christmas, and will look adorable hung on your tree!

It even comes with the stuffing needed to fill the final project – everything from beginning to end is included in this kit.

Kit includes:

• 14 count white aida

• coloured threads

• felt backing

• stuffing

• hanging ribbon

• needle

• full colour pattern

• easy to follow instructions

$17.50 at notonthehighstreet.com

Kawaii Christmas Pudding Mini Cross Stitch Kit

This mini Kawaii Christmas Pudding Cross stitch Kit is perfect for a quick Christmas crafting session.

Why not put the finished piece into a mini embroidery hoop and hang it from the tree or mount it on a Christmas card ready to send to a loved one?

Kit includes:

• 14 count aida

• embroidery threads

• tapestry needle

• 2 x mini jingle bells

• easy to follow pattern and full instructions

£4.98 at notonthehighstreet.com

Christmas Jumper Counted Cross Stitch Kit

What's more festive that a Christmas jumper? This great value kit gives your everything you need to make a 13x13 cm finished project that can be mounted and displayed in a frame or on a hoop.

Kit includes:

• 11 count aida

• embroidery thread

• embroidery needle

• printed colour coded design and instructions

£3.99 at mariescrossstitch.co.uk

Caterpillar Cross Stitch Christmas Woodland Cross Stitch Kit

£36.00 at johnlewis.com

Scandi Christmas Tree Cross Stitch

This stunning Scandi-themed Christmas tree cross stitch is the perfect project to keep you busy in the run up to the festive period. The simple colour palette of red and white stitches really stand out against the hessian coloured aida.

Kit includes:

• Zweigart 16 count Aida

• DMC pre-sorted threads

• Gold Plated Needle

• Black and white chart

• Full instructions
  

£9.00 at etsy.com.uk

Christmas ornament cross stitch kit

This easy counted cross stitch kit is embellished with sparkling beads and sequins to make it extra special. What makes it even more unique is that it's not stitched onto aida, you actually make your stitches on to perforated paper!

Kit includes:

• full color chart and photo

• perforated paper

• DMC embroidery floss

• beads and sequins

• needle

• beading and finishing instructions

£16.48 at etsy.com.uk

Christmas Cross Stitch Kit - 4 Pattern Set

This kit comes with everything you need to make 4 mini Christmas cross stitch decorations – a Santa hat, Rudolph the reindeer, snowflake and robin.

The finished projects are perfect for hanging on your Christmas tree or giving as gifts.

Kit includes:

• 4 pieces of 14 count cross stitch fabric

• Embroidery thread

• 2 Needles

• 4 Patterns

• Full Instructions

• 4 x 2.5 inch flexi hoops

• Christmas themed felt for backing the hoops

• Christmas ribbon for hanging

£24.50 at etsy.com.uk

All is Bright Cushion Cross Stitch Kit by Trimits

If you're not keen on the standard Christmas colour schemes this graphic 'all is bright' cross stitch cushion kit is a great way to show off your style. The design is pre-printed onto the canvas making it easy to follow and full instructions are provided.

Kit includes:

• pre-printed polycotton canvas

• polyester yarns

• needle

• cotton cushion back with pre-inserted zip

• front sheet picture and instructions
  

£2.99 at mariescrossstitch.co.uk

Christmas Card - Penguin Pals

These super sweet penguins make a gorgeous Christmas card design – it's as much fun to make as it is to send!

Kit includes:

• 16 count winter blue Zweigart Aida

• bundled stranded cottons

• Lana threads

• needle

• stitch diagram

• instructions

• triple fold card and envelope

£10.99 at bothythreads.com

Christmas Tree Ornament

Beginner cross stitchers can sometimes find it hard to get to grips with working on aida fabric so this plastic canva based kit is a great alternative. The sturdy plastic means you have better control and visibility on where your stitches are going, plus it makes it super easy to attach a backing and loop ready for hanging your finished decoration on the tree.

Kit includes:

• 14 count plastic canvas

• cotton thread

• easy instructions

£9.25 at amazon.co.uk

Cross Stitch Card - Penguin Stars

How could anyone resist the adorable penguin design on this cross stitch Christmas card kit?

The mix of pastel colours with the pops of red are a nice twist on the traditional Christmas colours. Why not finish off the designs with some added sparkle by gluing on sequins or stitching in some iridescent beads

Kit includes:

• 6 x pieces of 14 count Aida fabric

• 6 x pieces fusible backing fabric

• Anchor embroidery threads

• Needle

• Chart and instructions

• 6 x folded cards and envelopes

£20.95 at amazon.co.uk

Counted Cross Stitch Kit 'Believe'

This simple sampler is a great first cross-stitch pattern kit if you want to create something for the holidays. The pattern and instructions are simple to follow and the finished piece would look perfect mounted in a frame ready to use as a yearly piece of Christmas decor.

Kit includes:

• 16 count Aida fabric

• 10 x Mouline threads

• needle

• colour pattern

£14.90 at amazon.co.uk

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