These graphs do not contain beginner stitching instructions so if you are new to the art of cross stitch, you will need to learn the basics first (see "Hints and Tricks" - Cross Stitch section). The majority of designs available are not difficult to stitch. All designs are hand charted, not computer generated however to make the chart easier to read, the data has been entered into a computer program so that the charts are computer printed rather than hand printed.