Cross stitch kits are bundled packages that include all the tools and materials needed to create a needlework cross stitch project. A cross stitch kit usually comes with various shades of embroidery thread specific to the project, linen or cotton cloth to work with, an embroidery needle, a needlework hoop, a cross stitch pattern, and detailed instructions specific to the project.

There are cross stitch kits to make wall hangings, tapestries, blankets, bookmarks and other decorative items like Christmas stockings and Christmas tree skirts.http://www.123stitch.com/dimenskits.html Cross stitch kits are may be labeled by the project's difficulty. Some are meant for the novice needle worker while others may be more difficult and require additional skill to complete. The kits are available in a variety of themes, sizes and designs. http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewing/Cross-Stitch-Kits/19185/subcat.html Cross stitch kits are sold at retail stores that specialize in craft supplies like Joann Fabric stores, major retail stores like Walmart, or through online stores that specialize in sewing or craft supplies.http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/supercategory.jsp;jsessionid=C9D4AB8A6A68DB2FA0A4689C6017E316.a6p2?catName=cross+stitch&narrowSelection=false&CATID=cat2704&allProducts=All+Products////Product+Home&superCatName=cross+stitch&supercatId=cat2704&superCatPage=true&header=true

There are several types of cross stitch kits. Kits include counted cross stitch kits, stamped cross stitch kits, embellished cross stitch kits and no count stitch kits. http://www.beautifulcreations.ca/Articles/CrossStitchKitsDifference.htm Besides the level of the stitching, the kits are divided in type of design. For example, there are wedding cross-stitch kits, greeting card cross-stitch kits, Christmas cross-stitch kits, a new baby cross-stitch kits, animal cross-stitch kits and Chinese cross-stitch kits. http://www.countrycrossstitchkits.co.uk/acatalog/a-to-z.htm