Magic Raven — Halloween Counted Cross Stitch Bookmark Kit

Magic Raven — a cross stitch bookmark kit: a black raven perches on a branch in an arched window under a crescent moon, with a candle burning on an open book below.

At a glance: 2.36 × 7.70 in (6 × 19.5 cm) · 10 colors · 16-count Aida · partial coverage

Who this kit is for

• you wait all year for spooky stories and cozy autumn reading;
• you’re looking for a gift to go with a horror, mystery or fantasy novel;
• you’re stitching for the first time: the compact 2.36 × 7.70 in format and clear chart let you comfortably reach the finish line;
• you collect stitched bookmarks.

Why you’ll succeed

• Detailed instructions in the kit — step by step, from the first cross to the finished bookmark, edge included.
• Color chart with symbols — one square equals one stitch, so it’s easy to keep your place.
• About 50% extra floss — so you can redo a stitch without worry.
• Video lessons: how to make a cross stitch bookmark, 3 tips for your first project, how to stitch the bookmark together and backstitch.
• We’re here for you — if you have a question, just message us, we’re always happy to help. For caring for the finished piece, see How to Care for Embroidery.

Kit contents

• color chart with symbols;
• two pieces of white 16-count Aida fabric, for the front and back of the bookmark;
• Peri embroidery floss in 10 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a raven, a candle and an open book set a gothic reading mood.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Compact format: the finished bookmark, 2.36 × 7.70 in, sits comfortably between book pages.

Collect the series

This bookmark belongs to our mystical series for lovers of magic and dark autumn evenings. Other bookmarks in the series: Magic Skull, Rearmouse, Night Owl, Magic Night, Owl Spell and Wise Owl.

Did you know?

Edgar Allan Poe’s poem The Raven, published in 1845, made the raven a lasting symbol of gothic mystery. Ravens are also among the smartest birds and can recognize human faces.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

How do I finish the edge?

Edge-finishing instructions come with the kit. The second piece of Aida covers the back, so the bookmark looks neat on both sides, and the video on stitching the bookmark together shows every step.

What else do I need?

Just scissors. You can add crane embroidery scissors to your order.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we ship worldwide.

Who designed the chart?

Lyudmyla Yermilova, designer at Povitrulya, a Ukrainian brand of embroidery kits.

Kit details

• SKU: KSK2-190
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Finished size: 2.36 × 7.70 in (6 × 19.5 cm)
• Number of colors: 10
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, backstitch
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

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Tags: Magic Raven, raven cross stitch, gothic bookmark, edgar allan poe raven, Halloween cross stitch, cross stitch bookmark, KSK2-190