Free hand-embroidery patterns

This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With so many designs to select from, you’re bound to find one that matches your taste. Our designs are extremely simple to follow, so even if you’re a novice, you’ll be able to complete your project with ease. So why not give it a shot? You’ll be shocked at how quickly you can accomplish your own embroidered creations. It’s also a terrific way to find creative expression and unwind after a busy day. So take your needles.

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.

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.

(1) Nine children’s faces from Sandra’s Craft Corner (via CraftGossip’s quilting blog)
(2) Six assorted motifs from Broderie d’Antan
(3) Love Makes Us Flip from Hudson’s Holidays
(4) Girl digital stamp suitable for embroidery from My Sugar Paper (via CraftGossip’s stamping blog)
(5) 6 nouveaux modèles from Broderie d’Antan
(6) Friday Freebie 1/26/12 from Pin Tangle
(7) Wine Country R from Shawkl
(8) Foxy Foxes from Modjo on the Fly (via Feeling Stitchy)
(9) Crazy snowman from Shawkl