How to start a cross stitch kit part 2 beginner 

This is, by far, one the best cross stitching tutorial series I've watched. There are others out there that are good, but with those, I was continously left scratching my head because while the instructors knew what they were doing, they assumed we all knew what they were doing too and either went way to fast without showing us the basic 'how-to' techniques or they simply provided vague information while making it even more complicated. Excellent job!

Fabulous, i never knew about the Loop start with thread!! Or pulling fabric to center vs outward. Great tips Tina TY

You are an excellent instructor - you make everything so wonderfully clear. I bought my wife an owl x-stitch kit as part of her Christmas present and decided to look up the techniques so I can help her get started if necessary. I don't think anyone could have produced a better video - thank you so much and have a Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

Finally ..you described just what I was wanting . A great thorough demonstration with nothing left out. This is my very first attempt at cross stitch! Thank you! Looking forward to others!

Thank you! I am relearning how to cross stitch after many years. This video really helped me get back into the craft!

i know this is an old vid but I've literally spent half my day learning how to cross stitch using a "beginners" kit; HA! nevertheless, i am so thankful to have found your video; so thorough and patient; thank you so very much for your help!! i feel much better about finishing this project; I've never cross stitch ever---i assumed when taking on the project it would have been simple like latch hook which i have done a before. boi was i wrong. excellent tutorial; wishing you many blessing and much success.

You teach great cross stitching, I’m trying to learn more about it.

You are such a natural teacher - I think's it's awesome that you are doing this series! Thank you for doing so :)

I'm sooo happy you are doing this!! I always wanted to learn but never had the opportunity. Thank you so much for taking the time for this tutorial. You taught me how to knit my first pair of socks! Now I have about 7 pairs! My husband has one and is asking for more. 😊

I'm so happy that you're doing this tutorial! I bought several kits in August and I've started working on one of them so the timing is perfect. You are an excellent teacher. You taught me how to knit socks so I'm sure I will be a successful cross stitcher.

This was so helpful! I got a different kit but was a little confused even with some other tutorials, and this was so so helpful! thank you!!

I was sitting in the Dr’s waiting room yesterday and the lady sitting opposite me was doing cross stitch. We shared a smile....

Thank you for showing me how to make Cross stitch I am a beginner and don't have the material yet but I will have it soon I went to follow you.

Hi Tina, I’ve got my toucan cross-stitch ready:) I think I’m going to start mine tomorrow, When I’m not so tired, Start a fresh:) Thank you so much, for sharing this tuturial😀 Can’t wait to start. See you next time. KimXX

I already cross stitch, but I am really enjoying watching your tutorial videos X

Enjoyed your video! I have crossed stitched before but it has been a long time ago. I thought a refresher course would help me get started again and I learned a couple helpful tricks. Thank you.

Hi Tina, Thank you for this really helpful video I am a knitter that has just bought her first cross stitch kit now I can't wait to get started!! PS love the accent reminds me of home I'm an expat living in Canada.

I love this kit. It has the thread separated and marked. Unfortunately I can't get over to buy one. I love the way you use a single strand doubled. I never thought of that or marking my center with a cross stitch before hooping the fabric.

I’m waiting for my first kit to come in the mail. I will be sure to watch this again.

Thank you for making this video. I love your accent.

Just did my first loop start! Thank you so much!

What a fab tutorial. So many great tips. Thank you for your generosity.

Hi Tina, great beginner tutorial, even if I cross stitch not a very good one like you, I did stitch along with your tutorial. Have a nice weekend and happy stitching. Hugs. Francine

This has been the most helpful tutorial. Thank you!

I'm glad I'm watching this !! Because I was doing all wrong years ago... I really I'm a beginner ., I have gotten my kit... And I'm glad I came across to your video... 👍😁🤗

Thank you for your video, I know it's been out for a while. But recently I've become interested in cross stitching. I have anxiety and High Functioning Autism, so it's something I'd like to try for coping strategies. Great video! Very easy to follow along with and understand.

Thanks so much for showing how to start and how long to make your strands.

You are a great teacher, thank you!

Thank you sooo much!!! My mother tried to teach me one week when I came home for a holiday but I just could not get it while I was there. And have always wanted to be able to do it..

Enjoyed video, great refresher course.

I’m learning and find it soothing just to watch for now. I’ve got a three-pack kit of winter animals waiting for me. Excited to get started. I recommend ETSY for the huge kit selection. Thanks!

Going out today to buy my kit!!!

Thanks for these videos. I run a local stitching group so I’m going to list your videos for my members. I’m going to recommend taking a copy of the chart as a working copy. Other than that superb 😁

Just bought a heart cross stitch from hobby craft. No idea where to start until I watched your video

Thank you for this video, so easy to follow

Very nicely done

Thank you! This was so helpful!!

if anybody finds using embrodary hoops there are q snaps and they are generally easier to use. A q snap is a plastic square or rectangle shape that comes with 4 slats and all you do is place your stitching on the shape and then secure it with the slats. Q snaps range between £10 or £20 depending on what size you get and where you purchase them from.

Great tutorial.....how to change colours .....how to get patterns for making miniature rug....

Thanks it was so helpful 🙂

Brilliant tutorial for beginners. Very clear👏

I've always thought counted cross stitch was to difficult but with this tutorial I'm going to get a kit you have taught me slippers and socks now crosstitch thankyou 👏🏻

Excellent videos! Are you taking the floss off the card to cut it or just cutting pieces of floss off? Doesn’t this waste some of it?

Does the "tail" of the thread just kind of hang out? I'm afraid the needle is going to come off during any random stitch.

Thank you so much for the tutorials. Tina, I love your accent, what part of England is it from?

I have been watching your tutorials and they are super and you seem so approachable I wonder if you can help me. I was given a cross stitch kit by my granddaughter so I really want to do it but I can’t get started. The problem is that the aida already has the pattern colour printed onto it and there is also a colour print on paper to follow along (but no symbols) there are also the threads on cards with symbols but there is nowhere on the aida or colour picture where I can see the exact colour of thread to use. This is a no-count cross stitch and supposed to be easier, can you help me please.

This is awesome! I was hoping you would do videos for cross stitch eventually. I have so many questions! Where online can you buy the nicer threads and what do you look for? And fabrics too!? And where do you buy the little needle keepers I’ve seen you use! Thanks!

Hello! Thank you for your tutorial. I am a complete beginner, so this is all very new to me. I just had a quick question. The instructions distinguish that the cross stitch uses 2 strands and the backstitch uses 1 strand. Does 2 strands just mean folding one strand in half so it has "two" strands, as you demonstrated? The reason why I ask is that my kit says I should use a 3-strand thread, and in that case, I would not be able to just fold a single strand in half. So how would I get a 3-strand thread? Thank you for your help!

I know this is an older video but wanted to learn but is this kit still available? i could not find it so I'm guessing probably not.

You are an excellent teacher! Thank you for sharing your time with us

This is a great tutorial. I have a question about the floss; because of the way you are threading your needle, it looks as though your floss may actually be four instead of two. Is that correct? My crosses look very thin compared to yours. Or am I doing something wrong? Thanks

How do you find the first stitch on the chart?

Do you always start in the middle and count everything out from there? Do you ever have to count the number of boxes out and down to know where to work a stitch? The way you've done it so far with starting in the middle and marking the boxes off as you go looks so much easier than I thought it was-having to count each box in order to know where to put each stitch. Maybe I'll be able to start cross stitching . With a small one of course. Thanks

This is so useful, I’m just starting my first kit. Should I be using a hoop even if my pattern is a rectangle?

Is there a way to draw the picture unto the fabric so it is easier ? Are there kits that have the design already drawn on the fabric?

hi! thank you for you tutorial, very helpful to get me started, although I have already encountered a problem. I have bought a different kit, with a 14 CT Aida, but when I use two threads it looks quiet empty, the cross is very visible and there is white showing in between... :(

Is it worth ironing the aida first so you can get the centre point more easily

How many strands are actually in the needle is it 2 or 4? Thanks for sharing 😊

When the pattern calls for two strands, do you use two (folded making it four) or just fold one in half making it two?

Very clear instructions although I think doing cross-stitch would make me cross-eyed!

Am I the only one that cannot get the music in this video out of their mind? It's beautiful and I would like knowing what it is; I must have it. :) Tina, I am trying to make the world of cross stitching March edition gift welcome to a baby. I got very lost. How do I make the teddy bear hair around the contour mainly. Short black lines. Is it back stitch? Thank you.

hobbycraft don't seem to have this anymore. Please point me to somethingvery similar. I want to get a starter kit with hoop, pattern all included. I have looked in Amazon too nothing similar.

Do you try and finish one color at a time? Do you try and stay in the same area until that color is done?

At first I didn't learn how to start with a loop... just a knot from the back, but this is quite new to me. I'm eager to try it out. What it the main difference? Tidyness? I'm the rookiest rookie there is! P.S. loving your videos!

You have large squares on chart but no large square on your cloth so how do you where to start.?

Please use a darker color and zoom in closer. Thanks!

Wow nice 👍👍. I am residing in Malaysia. I am quite eager to know where to purchase this "CROSS STITCH KIT. Is it possible to order online. The basic is this .....I got some hits. I have a collection of them. Thanks dear. 🌹🌹👍👍

Old video but you need to sew the edges so they don't fray.

I hve only done the printed crossstitch kits so much easier for me 🙂