Free hand-embroidery patterns

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. So bring your needles.

Please keep in mind that all designs were available for free at the time of authoring these cross-stitch articles. Many free cross stitch and embroidery designs appear and disappear on the internet, so if you find a beautiful pattern or one of the links to the cross stitch patterns below does not work, please leave 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) Fall leaf templates suitable for embroidery from bugs and fishes by lupin
(2) Monogram for Hand Embroidery – Fan Flower N from Needle ‘n’ Thread
(3) Wednesday Wine Country Monograms – Q from Shawkl
(4) Friday Freebie (9/8/11) from Pin Tangle
(5) First Thursday Thimble (9/8/11) from Shawkl
(6) 11 nouveaux modèles country from Broderie d’Antan
(7) Vintage embroidery chart from a movable feast
(8) Enjoy today from Hudson’s Holidays
(9) Raccoon digital stamp suitable for embroidery from Making Our Mark (via Heather of CraftGossip Stamping)
(10) Friday Freebie (9/15/11) from Pin Tangle
(11) Berry Wreath from Hudson’s Holidays
(12) Witch digital stamp suitable for embroidery from Creepy Cute Stamps (via Heather of CraftGossip Stamping)
(13) Two coloring pages suitable for embroidery from Feed Your Soul Art
(14) Hungarian Embroidery Pattern #10 from Needle ‘n’ Thread
(15) Two free patterns from Elsa Mora

If you’re an avid embroidery enthusiast, you’re always on the lookout for new patterns and designs to try. And that’s why we’ve put together this list of curated embroidery and needlework patterns for you. These patterns come from a variety of sources, including popular embroidery forums and websites, and have been carefully selected to offer something for everyone, whether you’re a beginner or an expert.

With so many patterns to choose from, you’re sure to find one that matches your taste and skill level. From simple cross-stitch designs to more complex floral and animal motifs, there’s something for everyone

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

Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns out on Etsy  and these designs over on the DMC blog.