A floppy-eared pup in a striped shirt rides a skateboard inside a teal and blue checkerboard border on this cross stitch cushion kit from Danish needlework company Permin. It's worked on chunky 8-count Aida with whole, unsplit strands of matte cotton, so it stitches up quickly and makes a playful pillow for a child's room.

The design uses cross stitch with backstitch details. The kit covers the cushion front; a zipper and pillow insert are not included.

• Finished size: approximately 30 x 30 cm (11.8" x 11.8")
• Design area: approximately 24.5 x 24.5 cm (9.6" x 9.6")
• Fabric: 8-count ivory Aida
• Thread: matte cotton
• Stitches: cross stitch and backstitch
• Care: machine wash at 30°C (86°F), dry flat

Kit includes:

• 8-count ivory Aida fabric
• Matte cotton thread
• Blunt-tip needle
• Chart