Thanks a Bunch Giraffe Counted Cross Stitch Kit by Bothy Threads XHD83

Stitch Thanks a Bunch, a counted cross stitch kit by Bothy Threads — a giraffe with a friendly grin holds a sprig of white daisies in its mouth.

A little stitcher's folklore: a giraffe's tongue can be half a metre long and is dark in colour to protect it from sunburn.

Why this kit: from Bothy Threads' long-running Wrendale Designs range by Hannah Dale, it matches the rest of the collection if you want to build a gallery wall.

Kit includes: 14-count Zweigart Aida printed with an exclusive speckled background, pre-sorted stranded cottons, a needle and a clear stitch diagram and instructions. Stitches used: full cross stitches and back stitch. A frame is not included.

Stitch the giraffe in cross stitch from the centre, then add the outlines in back stitch.

Finished size: 26×26 cm (10.2×10.2 in). A thank-you gift that is fun to stitch.