Robin on Holly Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Robin on Holly is a counted cross stitch kit featuring a small European robin perched among glossy green holly leaves and red berries. The white fabric remains visible around the stitched motif, giving the composition an airy look and allowing the bird's orange-red breast to become the focal point.

The robin is one of the most recognizable winter images in British tradition. Victorian postmen wore red uniforms and were nicknamed robins, inspiring illustrators to place the bird on Christmas cards. Evergreen holly with red berries has also long been associated with winter and festive decorations.

Kit details:

• SKU: P4-026
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Finished design size: 5.9 × 5.4 in (15 × 13.7 cm)
• Fabric size: 9.8 × 9.3 in (25 × 23.7 cm)
• Number of colors: 20
• Stitches: full cross with two strands, backstitch, French knot
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: 16-count Aida
• Fabric color: white

Kit contents:

• color chart with symbols;
• white 16-count Aida fabric;
• Peri embroidery floss in 20 colors;
• embroidery needle.

Why choose this design:

• Distinctive winter subject: the robin, pointed green leaves, and red berries create an immediately recognizable seasonal composition.
• A carefully developed chart without confetti stitches: color areas are arranged coherently without scattered isolated crosses.
• Detail through varied stitches: backstitch defines the outlines, while French knots add small raised accents.
• Partial coverage: the white Aida acts as the background and preserves open space around the bird.
• Compact format: the finished piece can fit naturally into seasonal decor, a small frame, or a home gallery of stitched designs.
• Coordinated materials: the chart, fabric, Peri floss, and needle are included.

Who this kit is for:

• bird lovers and stitchers who enjoy botanical and nature-inspired designs;
• anyone planning a winter or Christmas stitching project;
• a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys counted cross stitch;
• stitchers creating small seasonal decor;
• collectors of stitched birds or winter miniatures.

Before you start:

Before you start, we recommend visiting our How To section and reading the guides most relevant to this kit:

• How to Make a French Knot;
• How to Care for Embroidery.

Frequently asked questions:

Why are robins and holly associated with winter and Christmas?

Robins became familiar characters on British Christmas cards, while evergreen holly branches with red berries have long been used in winter decorations. Together they create a festive seasonal image without text or a religious scene.

What bird is shown in the Robin on Holly cross stitch kit?

The design shows a European robin, recognizable by its bright orange-red breast and brown-grey upperparts.

Who would enjoy the Robin on Holly kit as a gift?

This kit is a thoughtful choice for bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, and counted cross stitchers who enjoy winter designs. It can be given for the holiday season, a birthday, or simply as a new creative project.

Where can the finished Robin on Holly embroidery be displayed?

The compact finished piece can work well in seasonal living-room or kitchen decor, a craft corner, or a gallery arrangement with other stitched birds. Choose the frame after stitching and blocking the fabric.

Order the kit:

Add the Robin on Holly P4-026 kit to your cart and create a bright winter miniature one stitch at a time.

Tags: robin, holly, birds, winter cross stitch, Christmas cross stitch, counted cross stitch kit, nature, P4-026