The Best Embroidery Kits for Beginners
If you love crafting and are looking for a new way to keep your fingers busy, why not try out one of these beginner friendly embroidery kits.
Embroidery has become one of my favourite needlework crafts lately, it’s perfect for picking up when I’ve got a bit of spare time and the end result is a little piece of hand-stitched art that I can display proudly on my wall.
I always like to have one project or another on the go but it’s not as easy to just jump back into some crafts without dragging out a ton of supplies or having to fully concentrate and work out where I left off. That’s why hand embroidery is so good, it’s the perfect craft to dip in and out of!
I tend to work on small-ish hoops which pack away easily in a ziplock bag and I have a little plastic food tub (the same sort of size takeaway comes in) that holds a selection of threads, needles and some scissors. I can have a whole kit for a project slipped into my handbag or sat on the table without it getting in the way and catch up on some stitching when I have a spare few minutes.
One of the easiest ways to get started with hand embroidery is by trying out an embroidery kit. They all come with the embroidery design printed onto the fabric or as a stick and stitch patch so you’ll have no trouble creating a beautiful finished project. As well as giving you a selection of threads and needles to get started with.
Our pick of the best embroidery kits
We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite embroidery kits that are perfect for trying out as a first project or for playing with a new style as an experienced stitcher.
From TalesFromTheHoop on Etsy
If you're looking for an embroidery kit that's a bit different, you'll love this custom print fabric one.
The background of the design is a fully printed image in lovely rich colours and the areas for adding your embroidery stitches, with the included plain and iridescent thread, are marked with white lines.
From LunaWylde on Etsy
This 'all inclusive' kit would be perfect for embroidery beginners to try their hand at a range of different projects.
The kit includes 2 embroidery hoops, a selection of DMC, 7 different types of fabric to experiment with, 6 embroidery patterns, needles and a whole host of embroidery sundries and accessories.
From TalesFromTheHoop on Etsy
This stunning burgundy and gold toned embroidery kit is ideal for some autumnal crafting.
The kit comes with everything you need to make the completed project including felt for backing the hoop and ribbon for hanging.
From HawthornHandmade on Etsy
Want to practise your satin stitch? This lovely little landscape design embroidery kit is just the thing you need.
The kit comes with the 100% cotton fabric printed with the design outlines, pre-sorted selection of DMC threads, a handy number coded guide showing you which colour goes where, needle and 4" wooden hoop.
From WildFlossEmbroidery on Etsy
I love how tactile and fun embroidery can be, this kit is perfect for anyone wanting to try out some of the more unique embroidery stitch techniques.
It includes a stick and stitch pattern transfer, fabric, hoop, needle, a selection of textured yarns and threads and a booklet explaining how to do each type of stitch.
From NellyMakesEmbroidery on Etsy
If you want an embroidery project that makes a big impact, keeping the colours monochromatic like with this dark blue and white full moon kit, gives a beautiful result.
The design comes printed on the calico fabric making it easy to follow, plus you get an embroidery stitch practice fabric piece and an illustrated stitch guide for you to perfect your technique before getting started on the main project.
From OhSewBootiful on Etsy
I'm a sucker for simple line, repeat pattern embroidery designs and this kit ticks all the boxes for me. The contrast between the teal fabric and white thread makes the design stand out while still looking delicate.
The kit uses 4 different stitches and comes with a full stitch guide with step-by-step instructions making it the perfect project for any embroidery skill level.
