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title: "Difficulty Levels for Cross Stitch kits and patterns - The Craftshops Mall"
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##  Difficulty Levels for Cross Stitch kits and patterns

****1. Beginner****

- ****Best For:**** Absolute beginner stitchers or those looking for a quick, simple project.
- ****Characteristics:**** Simple patterns with solid colour blocks and minimum amount of detail.
- ****Techniques:**** Uses only full cross stitches and occasionally backstitch for outlines.
- ****Materials:**** Often stitched on 11 or 14-count Aida, which has larger holes for easier stitching.

****2. Easy****

- ****Best For:**** Stitchers with some experience who want a slightly larger or more detailed design to stitch.
- ****Characteristics:**** Uses more colours than beginner, and more backstitching for detail.
- ****Techniques:**** Uses full cross stitches, a few fractional stitches (half or quarter stitches), and more backstitch for outlines.
- ****Materials:**** Often stitched on 14-count or 16-count Aida.

****3. Intermediate****

- ****Best For:**** Experienced stitchers confident in following complex charts and managing many thread colours.
- ****Characteristics:**** Uses many colours and might include more intricate shading, and finer details with more backstitch.
- ****Techniques:**** May use specialty stitches (like French knots), fractional stitches (half or quarter stitches), and more detailed backstitch.
- ****Materials:**** Often stitched on 16 or 18-count Aida.

****4. Advanced****

- ****Best For:**** Very experienced stitchers looking for a highly detailed challenge.
- ****Characteristics:**** Usually larger designs with a greater number of thread colours.
- ****Techniques:**** Uses full cross stitches, specialty stitches, fractional stitches (half or quarter stitches), and detailed backstitch. Might include beads.
- ****Materials:**** Often stitched on fine fabrics like 16 or 18-count Aida or evenweave/linen for a more delicate finish.

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### How to use our products

- [  DMC stranded cotton thread  ](https://www.craftshop.com.au/component/content/article/21-dmc-stranded-cotton-thread?catid=12&Itemid=111)
- [  DMC water soluble canvas  ](https://www.craftshop.com.au/component/content/article/4-dmc-water-soluble-canvas?catid=12&Itemid=111)
- [  Fredrix Inkjet Printable Canvas  ](https://www.craftshop.com.au/component/content/article/27-fredrix-inkjet-printable-canvas?catid=12&Itemid=111)
- [  Inkjet Printable Fabric  ](https://www.craftshop.com.au/component/content/article/6-information?catid=12&Itemid=111)
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- [  Sulky Paper Solvy  ](https://www.craftshop.com.au/component/content/article/1-sulky-paper-solvy?catid=12&Itemid=111)
- [  Sulky Stick-n-Stitch  ](https://www.craftshop.com.au/component/content/article/2-sulky-stick-n-stitch?catid=12&Itemid=111)
- [  Using Freezer Paper  ](https://www.craftshop.com.au/component/content/article/3-using-freezer-paper?catid=12&Itemid=111)

# Selecting the right product

- [  Which Aida thread count is best?  ](https://www.craftshop.com.au/component/content/article/31-which-aida-thread-count-is-best?catid=22&Itemid=111)
- [  Which size tapestry needle?  ](https://www.craftshop.com.au/component/content/article/30-which-size-tapestry-needle?catid=22&Itemid=111)
- [  Selecting Batting or Wadding for Quilting  ](https://www.craftshop.com.au/component/content/article/19-selecting-batting-or-wadding-for-quilting?catid=22&Itemid=111)

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