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The most delightful embroidery kits for beginners and novices
You'll be amazed what you can create with these clever stitch guides.
Thanks to clever printed stitch guides and carefully thought out instructions, you'd be amazed what you can create as a beginner to embroidery.
For as little at £6 you can order your first kit, hoop included, and stitch along the designs pre-printed on the cloth, to create beautiful textile art of almost anything. Each kit includes the threads, instructions, needles; some even include scissors.
While the kits in this gallery range in difficulty and detail, they've all been given the nod for beginners. From looking at some of the incredible designs you might find it hard to believe. But super creative needlework geniuses have done the hard work for you, coming up with designs and patterns with simple enough stitches for a novice but with a totally swish final product.
Whether you're looking for a thoughtful gift, a calming hobby, some homemade decor, or just want to live out your ladies of Bridgerton needlework fantasy while waiting for suiters in your drawing room, it's never been easier to start learning how to embroider.
With modern embroidery designs, floral classics, oceans and sweet animals; we've picked out some the best embroidery starter kits for beginners from retailers like John Lewis, Etsy and Anthropolgie.
Etsy Embroidery of England 3 Pack Cross Stitch Starter Kit, £24.89
This pack of three will get you off to a flying start. It includes three designs, each printed on it's own cloth and with instructions. 9 needles, scissors, your hoop and a set of threads for each design.
John Lewis Hawthorn Handmade Cat Embroidery Hoop, 7", White/Multi
This ones for the feline fans. We love the Fairisle pattern created with the different stitches and directions.
Etsy Madaher Hidden garden embroidery kit, £36.50
This spectacular design cheats a little. Along with the guide pattern, some areas of the cloth are already filled with light colour that becomes the background for petals. It helps the finished work look light, delicate and adds another dimension.
Nelly Makes Embroidery Stormy Night Embroidery Kit, £21.95
White on a dark background has a striking effect, like detailed lino printing. This swirling ocean is almost bursting off the cloth. It's a modern and smart alternative to neutrals and florals.
Kits and Ko Dandelion beginners embroidery kit, £6.00
This super simple design might be one to start with if you're nervous. It's only £6 and though there's no bells and whistles it still has a lovely finished effect.
Anthropologie Cotton Clara We Stayed Home Embroidery Kit, £20
One to remember this crazy time with!
Hoopatelier Store Modern Line Art Embroidery Kit. Floral Girl Embroidery, £28.42
This stunning kit is of a really popular style that combines delicate line drawings of women with stunning flowers. And there's a YouTube tutorial to follow too to help you with those tricker stitches.
John Lewis Rowandean Cowslip Meadow Embroidery Kit
There's so much going on here and we love it! All the colours and textures make it a feast for the eyes.
Painted Stitches Ltd Dragonfly Embroidery Kit, £17.50
This delicate dragonfly is sure to impress, it's a really tasteful and elegant pick.
John Lewis Hawthorn Handmade Awesome Otters Embroidery Hoop, 7", Green Teal
This kit takes the top spot for cute factor. Otterly adorable.
DiYOrder DIY Beginner Embroidery Kit- Modern Floral Flower Pattern, £12.37
This company has a whole host of floral designs in tonal colour palettes, this icy blue design would look so pretty framed on the wall.
Babeth Life Boutique Plant Embroidery Kits for Beginner, £15.25 each
These cute and stylised designs of plant pots and brik-a-brak are a lot of fun and there are so many to choose from.
John Lewis The Make Arcade Flower Embroidery Kit
And embroidery doesn't need to be soft and sweet colours, this design really pops with crayon shades.
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