Free charts: Cross-stitch

We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal motifs. With so many styles to choose from, you’re sure to find one that suits your preferences. Our designs are really easy to follow, so even if you’re a beginner, you’ll be able to finish your project quickly. Why not give it a try? You’ll be surprised at how quickly your own embroidered designs may be completed. It’s also a great way to express yourself creatively and unwind after a long day.

Please note that these patterns were free at the time of writing these cross-stitch articles. Lots of free cross stitch and embroidery patterns come and go online, so if you find a great pattern or perhaps one of the links to the cross stitch patterns below does not work, then please drop a comment below and let us know.

Looking for more curated lists? Check out these Embroidery and Needlework Patterns.  For supplies, we highly recommend purchasing directly from DMC threads.

(1) Couple de Hamsters from un jour, une grille
(2) Une quatrième geisha from Elkalin
(3) Fraise – cerise – biscornu (two charts, cherry and strawberry) from les loisirs abbygaelle
(4) L’oiseau sur la cage from LE TRIC,LE CROC,LA BROD D ISAZABELLE
(5) Cerisier du Japon from un jour, une grille
(6) Katcoz joueur et l’aquarium from Chez Mamigoz
(7) “Bouquet de Roses” Orange et Jaune from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(8) Kokeshi from Elkalin
(9) Clown bookmarks by Connie G. Barwick of About.com
(10) J’aime les macarons from Les chroniques de Frimousse
(11) Marmotte from un jour, une grille
(12) Tunbridge Ware Needlecase from N e e d l e p r i n t