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Free Cross Stitch Patterns A-Z
Free Cross Stitch Patterns, designed by Connie G. Thomas, About.com Cross Stitch Guide, organized in a handy alphabetical listing. Includes free patterns suitable for Cross Stitch, Needlepoint, Crochet, Plastic Canvas, and Scrapbooking. Listings of other free embroidery patterns are included along with free cross stitch variation tutorials.
Easy Baby Cross Stitch Charts
Free Baby-themed Cross Stitch patterns to stitch for all your baby shower and baby gift needs.
Stitched Model of Free Enter as Strangers, Leave as Friends Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Pattern - Free Printable Chart - Free Cross Stitch Graph
Stitched Model of Free Enter as Strangers done on 11-count Aida fabric with two strands of DMC floss.
Stitch a Single Cross Stitch
Photos and illustrations guide beginners to stitch a cross stitch
Free Eight Stitch Tall Alphabet Cross Stitch Pattern - Free Printable Alphabet Cross Stitch Chart - Free Alphabet Graph
Use this free Cross Stitch Alphabet pattern to chart a saying or quote or to stitch a sampler. Stitch the letters with the floss color of your choice.
Alphabet Sampler Patterns
Stitch the samplers individually or collect all the alphabet samplers to stitch for a larger project. Two new patterns will be added each month until the collection is complete.
Cross Stitch Projects
Ideas for finishing Cross Stitch designs - Cross Stitch tutorials, step-by-steps and how to's.
Free Four Stitch High Back Stitch Alphabet and Numbers Pattern - Free Back Stitch Upper and Lower Case Alphabet and Numbers Chart
Use this free alphabet pattern with upper and lower case letters and numbers to personalize your cross stitch designs. Stitch the back stitch letters with the floss colors of your choice.
Free Summer Fun Counted Cross Stitch Pattern - Free Summer-themed Cross Stitch Pattern - Free Printable Summer Fun Chart - Free Downloadable Graph
This Summer Fun free Cross Stitch pattern combines a beach vignette and a saying and is suitable for beginning stitchers. Use the pattern to create a unique scrapbook page, Cross Stitch card, or photo frame.
Basic Stitches
Learn Five Basic Stitches Used in Cross Stitch Embroidery.
Free Daffodil and Tulip Diamond Counted Cross Stitch Pattern - Free Printable Daffodil and Tulip Diamond Cross Stitch Graph - Floral Chart
Stitch this free Daffodil and Tulip Diamond cross stitch pattern with the floss color of your choice.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Solid Heart Border
This free Cross Stitch pattern, Solid Heart Border, is a perfect project for beginning Stitchers.
Back Stitch - Lesson One
Follow photos and step-by-step directions to learn how to back stitch.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Celtic Cross
Stitch this free Celtic Cross Cross Stitch pattern with the floss color of your choice.
Quilt-Inspired Cross Stitch
These free patterns were inspired by quilt patterns. Some are close adaptations of traditional patterns and others are merely reminiscent. Stitch the designs for your favorite quilter, or make your own quilt with floss instead of fabric.
Various Alphabet Patterns
Alphabet Patterns always come in handy for personalizing Cross Stitch designs and projects or for charting sayings. These patterns are provided free by various Cross Stitch websites.
Free Two Stitch High Back Stitch Alphabet Pattern - Free Printable Alphabet Chart - Free Downloadable Alphabet Graph
This small free back stitch alphabet is perfect for adding small words to personalize your cross stitch designs.
Free Cross Stitch Patterns - Starfish Cross Stitch Chart
These free small animal motifs are great Cross Stitch patterns for beginners.
Free Acorns Away Cross Stitch Pattern - Free Printable Acorns Away Cross Stitch Chart - Fall-Themed Cross Stitch Graph
Stitch this free Acorns Away Cross Stitch pattern with the floss colors of your choice.
Free Four-Petal Flower Counted Cross Stitch Pattern - Free Printable Four-Petal Flower Cross Stitch Chart - Floral Cross Stitch Graph
Stitch this free Four-Petal Flower cross stitch and back stitch pattern with the floss color of your choice.
Various Baby-Themed Charts
These baby-themed Cross Stitch patterns are provided free by various Cross Stitch websites. If you have a question about the pattern, contact the person in charge of the website. Remember that the patterns may be copyright protected, so please respect the terms of use for the free Cross Stitch patterns.
Printing Free Patterns
Achieve great results by following these tips about printing Cross Stitch patterns and charts.
Free Lowercase Back Stitch Alphabet Chart - Cross Stitch and Back Stitch Alphabets
Designed to be a companion to the Six-Stitch Tall Back Stitch Alphabet Chart.
Free Lowercase Back Stitch Alphabet Pattern - Free Printable Lowercase Back Stitch Alphabet Chart - Free Lowercase Back Stitch Alphabet Graph
Use this free lowercase back stitch alphabet to personalize your Cross Stitch projects, chart a saying, or to create your own unique signature.
Easy Aida Bookmark
Follow these instructions to create a simple Cross Stitch bookmark using Aida Fabric.
Basic Candlewicking
Learn about the basic supplies needed for Candlewicking Embroidery.
Free Stained Glass Window Counted Cross Stitch Pattern - Free Printable Stained Glass Window Cross Stitch Chart - Free Cross Stitch Graph
Stitch this free Stained Glass Window cross stitch pattern with the floss color of your choice.
Stitched Model of free Ruffled Diamond Cross Stitch Pattern
This model of the free Ruffled Diamond Cross Stitch pattern stitched on sage green Aida fabric with DFN variegated floss.
Simple Cross Stitch Bracelet
Stitch a Cross Stitch design on plastic canvas, add a button and a loop fastener and create a cross stitch bracelet.
Easy Christmas Cross Stitch
Quick and Easy Cross Stitch Patterns for Christmas Stitching
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Ocean Waves
Stitch this free Cross Stitch pattern, Ocean Waves, for a small framed design or a scrapbook page.
Detail of Free Hand Embroidery Design
Photo of a free-hand embroidery design created and stitched by Connie G. Thomas
Butterfly - Color Symbol
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Butterfly - Color Symbol pattern to stitch for a card or bookmark.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - December 25th
This free Cross Stitch pattern December 25th will make a great gift tag or ornament. This pattern is suitable for beginning stitchers.
Pattern Tile Collection
Stitch the Cross Stitch Tile Patterns individually, repeat a motif to create a border or bookmark, or collect several charts and create your own sampler.
Free Hardanger Practice Square Pattern - Free Printable Hardanger Square Chart - Free Downloadable Hardanger Graph
Practice Kloster blocks with this simple pattern. Add more squares to create a larger design.
DMC Embroidery Floss
Profile of DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss
Black Cat Cross Stitch
Stitch this Free Black Cat Cross Stitch Pattern for a simple Halloween decoration.
Free Hardanger Steps and Stars Pattern - Free Printable Hardanger Chart - Free Intermediate Hardanger Graph
The free Hardanger Steps and Stars pattern is stitched with cross stitch, eyelet stitch, four-sided stitch, and kloster blocks.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Mini Heart A
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Mini Heart A, designed by Connie G. Thomas
Free Tiny Alphabet Back Stitch Pattern - Upper and Lower Case Letters
Use this free back stitch alphabet to chart and stitch your own sayings.
Easy Summer-Themed Patterns
Use these free Summer-themed Cross Stitch Patterns to embellish your summer togs, beach towels, totes, or for other Cross Stitch projects.
Hand Embroidery Patterns
Free Hand Embroidery and Redwork Patterns including some from nontraditional sources.
Free Maple Leaf Candlewicking Pattern - Free Printable Maple Leaf Candlewicking Design
Stitch a simple Maple Leaf Candlewicking Motif using colonial knots.
Cross-Stitch - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Cross-Stitch guide site.
Stitched Model of Free Sunburst Cross Stitch Pattern
Stitched Model of Free Sunburst Cross Stitch pattern, stitched Assisi-style on 14-count Aida fabric with DMC floss.
Brown Dog Cross Stitch
Stitch this free Cross Stitch pattern, Brown Dog, on a bookmark, card, or pin.
Various Bookmark Charts
These bookmark Cross Stitch patterns are provided free by various Cross Stitch websites. If you have a question about the pattern, contact the person in charge of the website. Remember that the patterns may be copyright protected, so please respect the terms of use for the free Cross Stitch patterns.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Daisy Trellis Border
Stitch this Daisy Trellis border around a saying or a small Cross Stitch design.
Abby Rose Cross Stitch Designs
Profile of Cross Stitch designer Gayle Reger of Abby Rose Designs is accompanied by images of projects.
Fake a French Knot
Stitch a French Knot or Colonial Knot
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Small Flower Border
Stitch this Small Flower border around a saying or a small Cross Stitch design.
Free Friendship Saying Counted Cross Stitch Pattern - Free Printable Cross Stitch and Back Stitch Saying Pattern - Free Downloadable Graph
Make a special gift for a friend or family member using this free Friendship Saying pattern.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Star Stitch
Learn to stitch a star stitch as you complete this simple free border design.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Mini Heart B
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Mini Heart B, Designed by Connie G. Thomas, suitable for stitching for a special Valentine gift.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Mini Heart C Trio - Open Heart Cross Stitch Pattern
Stitch this open heart design for a pin, bookmark, or card.
Free Cross Stitch Patterns - Bride and Groom Initial Pattern - Wedding Inspiration Patterns
Free Wedding-themed Cross Stitch patterns include ideas for a ring-bearer pillow, a picture frame, and a small wedding sampler.
Free Morning Glory Back Stitch Pattern - Free Printable Morning Glory Back Stitch Chart - Free Downloadable Morning Glory Back Stitch Graph
Use this free Morning Glory back stitch pattern to create a band for a towel, or fill in the background of a Cross Stitch design.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Mini Snowflake
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Mini Snowflake is suitable for a small winter or Christmas design.
Find the Center of Fabric
A quick and easy method for finding the center of Cross Stitch fabric.
Free Small Heart Candlewicking Pattern - Free Printable Small Heart Candlewicking Design - Easy Candlewicking Chart
This Candlewicking Chart is simple and quick to stitch - perfect for a beginner's project.
Read a Cross Stitch Pattern
Learn to read a basic Cross Stitch pattern by following these tips and instruction.
Duck Cross Stitch Pattern
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Duck, designed by Connie G. Thomas
Free Cross Stitch Motif - Small Christmas Tree - Color Symbol Pattern
Stitch this free Small Christmas Tree Cross Stitch pattern for a gift tag, a pin, or a card.
Free Chicken Scratch Square Pattern - Free Printable Chicken Scratch Embroidery Pattern
Chicken Scratch Embroidery, a variation of Cross Stitch, is done on gingham fabric. Use these free patterns to practice this traditional embroidery style.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Mini Heart C - Open Heart Cross Stitch Pattern
Stitch this open heart design for a pin, bookmark, or card.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Snowflake
Stitch this free snowflake Cross Stitch Pattern with the floss color of your choice.
Medieval Cross Back Stitch
Stitch this free Medieval Cross back stitch pattern with back stitch or four-sided stitch.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Love Bug Color Symbol Chart - Free Valentine's Cross Stitch Pattern
This little love bug motif will stitch up as a cute pin or use waste canvas to add the motif to a hat or tote bag.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Halloween Trio Border
Stitch this free Halloween Trio Border pattern to trim a treat bag or around a spooky saying.
Free Cross Stitch Bookmarks
Make a bookmark for someone special or yourself using these free Cross Stitch Bookmark designs.
Free Butterfly Candlewicking Pattern - Free Printable Butterfly Candlewicking Chart
Repeat this motif on a pillow using different floss colors to create a batch of butterflies.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern for Beginners - Yummy Watermelon - Solid Color - Summer Cross Stitch Design
Stitch this free Cross Stitch pattern, Yummy Watermelon, for a summer-themed project.
Fabrics and Stitching Surfaces
Many different types of fabrics and stitching surfaces may be used in Cross Stitch embroidery.
Art Deco X
Stitch this free Back Stitch pattern for a pin or ornament.
Basic Cross Stitch Supplies
How to choose basic Cross Stitch supplies.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern for Beginners - Hot Air Balloon - Solid Color Pattern
Stitch this free Hot Air Balloon Cross Stitch pattern with the floss colors of your choice. Add it to a gift tag, card, or ornament.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Striped Heart
Free Striped Heart Cross Stitch Pattern, Designed by Connie G. Thomas
Free Cross Stitch Patterns - Ring Bearer Pillow Pattern - Wedding Inspiration Patterns
Free Wedding-themed Cross Stitch patterns include ideas for a ring-bearer pillow, a picture frame, and a small wedding sampler.
Free Back Stitch Patterns
If you enjoy stitching blackwork-style patterns, these back stitch patterns will whet your appetite for back stitch charts.
Add Seed Beads to Cross Stitch
Tips about adding seed beads to Cross Stitch Designs including suggested tools and stitching methods.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Mini Shamrock
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Mini Shamrock, designed by Connie G. Thomas
Stitch a Half Stitch
A diagram illustrates the steps involved in stitching a half stitch.
Free Embroidery Patterns
Cross Stitch is related to many forms of embroidery through stitches and fabric surfaces. Try one of the other traditional embroidery styles with these free patterns.
Stitch a Cross Stitch
A brief description of how to stitch an individual cross stitch.
Free Teacup and Books Bookmark Pattern - Free Back Stitch Bookmark Pattern - Free Printable Bookmark Pattern
Stitch this free Teacup and Books bookmark pattern for your favorite bibliophile.
Plastic Canvas
Plastic Canvas - Cross Stitch Stitching Surface
Learn How to Back Stitch
Use these tutorials to learn how to stitch back stitch
Embroidery Hoops
Embroidery hoops are used to hold Cross Stitch fabric at the proper tension.
Terms of Use
Terms of Use for Free Cross Stitch Patterns Designed by Connie G. Thomas
Cross Stitch Collection
Cross Stitch Collection Magazine has designs guaranteed to please stitchers from beginner to advanced.
Make a Floss Storage System
Step-by-Step Instructions describe how to make a floss storage system.
Free Chicken Scratch Heart Pattern - Free Printable Chicken Scratch Embroidery Pattern
Chicken Scratch Embroidery, a variation of Cross Stitch, is done on gingham fabric. Use these free patterns to practice this traditional embroidery style.
Stitched Model of Free Celtic Cross Cross-Stitch Pattern - Image of Celtic Cross Pattern Model - Photo of Celtic Cross Design
This model of the Celtic Cross chart was stitched with 2 plies of Rainbow Gallery Caravan Rainbow Tweed (RT50) on light blue Aida fabric.
Light Solutions for Stitchers
Proper lighting is essential to Cross Stitch success.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Happy Birthday Solid Color - Free Printable Birthday Cross Stitch Pattern
Birthday design with number chart for adding ages to stitch for a card or scrapbook design.
Witch Saying Cross Stitch
Stitch this free Witch Saying Cross Stitch pattern for a simple Halloween decoration.
Six-Strand Floss
Six-Strand Embroidery Floss is the most commonly used thread for cross stitching.
Free Chicken Scratch Tree Pattern - Free Printable Chicken Scratch Embroidery Pattern
Chicken Scratch Embroidery, a variation of Cross Stitch, is done on gingham fabric. Use these free patterns to practice this traditional embroidery style.
Free The Claw Back Stitch Pattern - Printable The Claw Back Stitch Pattern - Free Downloadable Back Stitch Graph
Repeat this free The Claw back stitch pattern to create a border or background for a Cross Stitch design.
Cross Stitch Calculator
Use this nifty cross stitch calculator to determine finished design sizes for Cross Stitch projects.
Happy Sun Cross Stitch
This happy little sun is a great project for beginning stitchers.
Floral Echo Pattern
The name for this free Back Stitch pattern was submitted by an About Cross Stitch user.
Cross Stitch
Counted Cross Stitch and Stamped Cross Stitch
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Floral Diamond Three - Free Printable Floral-Themed Counted Cross Stitch Chart
Stitch this free floral themed Cross Stitch design individually or with the other floral designs for a larger project.
Cross Stitch Tips
Use these tips from About.com Cross Stitch members to help improve your stitching experience.
Free Cross Stitch Patterns - Small Frame Pattern - Wedding Inspiration Patterns
Free Wedding-themed Cross Stitch patterns include ideas for a ring-bearer pillow, a picture frame, and a small wedding sampler.
Feather Fairy Cross Stitch Photo - Submitted by Marilyn
This image of the Feather Fairy design from Mirabilia was submitted by Marilyn.
Cross Stitch Gold Magazine
Cross Stitch Gold Cross Stitch Magazine
Stitch a Row of Cross Stitches
How to Stitch A Row of Cross Stitches
Just CrossStitch Magazine
Profile of Just CrossStitch Magazine
Free Optical Illusion Back Stitch Pattern - Free Printable Optical Illusion Back Stitch Chart - Free Downloadable Back Stitch Chart
Stitch this free Optical Illusion Back Stitch pattern with the floss color of your choice.
Thea Gouverneur - Designer
Profile of Cross Stitch Designer Thea Gouverneur, native of The Netherlands, popular with Cross Stitch Enthusiasts around the world.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Butterfly
Free Butterfly Cross Stitch Pattern for a bookmark or card.
Butterfly - Symbol
Free Butterfly Cross Stitch Pattern for a bookmark or card.
Stab or Sew Method
Two main methods used to stitch cross stitches.
How to Put Fabric in a Hoop
How to Put Fabric in a Hoop
Free Love Heart Candlewicking Pattern - Free Printable Love Heart Candlewicking Design
Stitch a heart for your sweetie or for a Valentine's Day project.
Permin Cross Stitch Designs
Permin of Copenhagen - Danish Art Needlework Cross Stitch Designs have been available since 1854.
Transfer Designs for Embroider
Dozens of transferable designs suitable for hand embroidery by Anne-Marie Bodson and Josette Vinas y Roca.
Three Lessons for Beginners
Learn to stitch cross stitches in three lessons for beginners
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Butterfly - Color Symbol
Free Cross Stitch Pattern - Butterfly - Color Symbol pattern to stitch for a card or bookmark.
Free Welcome to Our Home Cross Stitch Pattern - Free Printable Welcome Saying Cross Stitch Chart - Free Downloadable Welcome Saying Graph
Stitch this free Cross Stitch pattern, Welcome to Our Home, for your home or as a gift. The simple design is appropriate for beginning stitchers.
Stitched Model of Free Hardanger Steps and Stars Pattern - Photo of Hardanger Design
This model of the free Steps and Stars Hardanger Pattern was stitched with ecru floss on plastic canvas.
Framed Free Hand Embroidery Design
Framed Free Hand Embroidery Design

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