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.

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

(1) Primitive doodle from Primitives by the Light of the Moon
(2) Lucky from Hudson’s Holidays
(3) Bird Silhouettes from Bits and Bobs
(4) Friday Freebie 2/16/12 from Pin Tangle
(5) Peonies from Kimara of Wee Folk Art
(6) Five borders from Broderie D’Antan
(7) Girl on a Mushroom digital stamp suitable for embroidery from Doudouscrap (via CraftGossip’s stamping blog)
(8) Little Bee Eater from Royce’s Hub
(9) Sheep doodle from Primitives by the Light of the Moon
(10) Fuchsia from Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions
(11) Ooh La La from Hudson’s Holidays
(12) Friday Freebie 2/2/12 from Pin Tangle
(13) Five motifs from Broderie d’Antan
(14) No longer available