Getting Started There are a few techniques out there for getting started in cross stitching. While you can try out several different stitches, all of the above patterns use a basic "X" shaped stitch.

Located on Antelope Drive, Stitchery X-Press is a full-service counted cross stitch store offering everything from beginner kits to specialty fabrics, fibers, and thousands of patterns.

Our cardigan pattern is perfect for intermediate knitters, who have mastered the basic knitting stitches. It requires rib stitch, a combination of knit and purls.

Technically the designs are actually cross-stitch patterns, but no one’s going to notice or care. They’ll be too excited that their present is wrapped in an army of space invaders.