Sardines Complete Embroidery Kit by Hook, Line & Tinker

Sardines, packed in tight. A New York Times Wirecutter pick, and one of Hook, Line & Tinker's most popular patterns. It runs through a range of sampler stitches rather than repeating one.

The kit holds a pre-printed pattern on unbleached cotton, a 15cm (6 inch) embroidery hoop, three full skeins of embroidery floss, a BOHIN size 3 needle, and instructions in English and French.

Ambitious beginner friendly. The package is 8.75 x 8 x 0.375 inches (22 x 20 x 1 cm). Made in Canada by a small studio in Nova Scotia.