Calling All Wizards, Lookout For Harry Potter Cross Stitch Kits

by Julia Wigham

Renowned author J. K. Rowling has dominated the literary field since “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” debuted in 1997. Despite the popularity of the novels, there are few available Harry Potter Cross Stitch Kits related to the series. Book and movie fans have now begun to create their own designs.

On cross stitch forums across the internet, you’re likely to find people asking about Harry Potter cross stitch kits. They may even ask if anyone has created cross stitch patterns of their own, just to meet this desire for anything having to do with the popular book and movie series. Since there is such an outcry by Harry Potter cross stitch enthusiasts for patterns and kits, will there be a cross stitch kit manufacturer to step up to the plate and make them?

One craft enthusiast has produced Harry Potter graphs for knitting or crocheting afghans. While these graphs are not specifically for cross stitch, with the designer’s permission, they could be adapted. Her patterns may be viewed at this web site: http://groups.msn.com/louisesinbreipatronen.msnw.

There are actually quite a few Harry Potter groups in the Internet crafting world. You must register for these groups before you can read or post anything. However, the plus sides to joining are that it’s free, and it’s a great way to maybe discover new patterns that you didn’t know existed. People on these groups are usually really friendly, and it’s a remarkable way to connect people from everywhere in the world by bringing them together to discuss their common interest. It’s amazing to see how many people share the same love for Harry Potter.

There is also a Harry Potter-themed forum (The Leaky Cauldron) that has all types of crafts patterns created by the forum users. Patterns for plastic canvas can often be adapted to create cross stitch patterns, and there are a number of them on this forum. However, no matter how creative these patterns might be, these just don’t do the trick for most die-hard cross stitchers.

Cross Stitch Direct, a cross stitch company based in Bromsgrove, UK, at some point, had access to a Harry Potter cross stitch book published by Mango Practique. The book, authored by Frdrique Deviller, containing over 60 patterns with instructions in French, may be out of print. Whether or not it is available, contributors to several cross stitch forums regard the book as quite rare. In addition, those who have purchased the book report difficulty in using the charts.

Many stitchers prefer a kit containing all the necessary supplies for completing a project. At this point, there have not been any authorized Harry Potter cross stitch kits available. Several people have created Harry Potter cross stitch designs that they are selling on eBay. This might be your only option if you are looking for Harry Potter cross stitch patterns.

About the Author:

Julia Wigham is an experienced writer and co-founder of Patterns Patch cross stitch forums. An online cross stitch club whose subscribers get free: patterns, articles and tutorials. Come to our lively => cross stitch blogs right now.