Start Here: New to Cross Stitch?
Welcome, new stitcher! Cross stitch is just one tiny X at a time, and you don't need any experience to make something you'll be proud to hang on your wall. This page walks you through everything, from choosing what to buy to your very first stitch.
Step 1: Choose your path
š§µ The Kit (easiest way to start)
Everything you need comes in one box: the frame, the pattern, the floss and the needle. No shopping around, no guessing which supplies to buy. Open it up and start stitching the same day.
Best for: first-timers, gifts, and anyone who wants a quick, easy way to jump right in.
š¼ļø The Frame
Just the StitchFetti frame on its own. Stitch straight into it, then hang it the second you tie off your last knot.
Best for: stitchers who already have a pattern, floss and supplies at home.
Not sure? If you'd have to go buy floss or a pattern separately, choose the Kit.
Step 2: Learn the basics with Stitch School
Our free, step-by-step lessons take you from "what is floss?" to a finished piece. Read them in order:
- Cross Stitch for Absolute Beginners
- Meet Your Floss
- Your Very First X
- The Loop Trick
- Read the Grid
- Tension Without the Tension
- Oops! Let's Frog It
- How to Finish Your Thread
- How Many Strands Should I Use?
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Step 3: Handy tools
- Size Calculator: find the right frame size for your pattern.
- Loop Method: a neat, knot-free way to start your thread.
- FAQ: quick answers to common questions.
Step 4: Stitch it. Frame it. Love it.
Grab your coffee, thread your needle, and let's make something worth framing together. Questions along the way? Send us a message. We're always happy to help.