What makes it even more unique is that it's not stitched onto aida, you actually make your stitches on to perforated paper! With the holiday season fast approaching, there's no better time to start stitching up some festive decorations or gifts for your loved ones.

Jute has a similar weave pattern as regular aida but with a closer and sometimes irregular height knit. 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? 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.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.

These super sweet penguins make a gorgeous Christmas card design – it's as much fun to make as it is to send! This mini Kawaii Christmas Pudding Cross stitch Kit is perfect for a quick Christmas crafting session. This kit is perfect for dressing up with some embellishments like mini jingle bells and even sequins. 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. Occasions Christmas Jumpers There’s no better way to get in the festive spirit than to sport a Christmas jumper.

This simple sampler is a great first cross-stitch pattern kit if you want to create something for the holidays. We hadn't until we came across this lovely pattern kit by TheWorldInStitches on Etsy and we think it's fab! 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.

Animal lovers will adore our santa-hat wearing pug, carol singing kitty and smooching penguins plus we’ve got reindeer knits for all of the family.

They also make great gifts for crafty friends and family members who are looking for a new project to tackle.

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.Make a unique and fun decoration to hang on the tree with this 'Stitch Your Own Christmas Jumper' Kit from Bobo Stitch. 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. 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. This stunning Scandi-themed Christmas tree cross stitch is the perfect project to keep you busy in the run up to the festive period.