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) JOY from Needle ‘n’ Thread
(2) Three butterfly motifs from Broderie d’Antan
(3) Friday Freebie 12/28/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(4) Happy New Year! from Hudson’s Holidays
(5) 22 monograms “B” from Broderie d’Antan
(6) My Whole Heart from Hudson’s Holidays
(7) Vintage snail from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(8) 5 Christian images from Broderie d’Antan
(9) 10 motifs from Broderie d’Antan
(10) 30 borders from Broderie d’Antan
(11) Amor from Gabi of Feeling Stitchy
(12) 28 monograms “A” from Broderie d’Antan
(13) Mitten Pairs from Wild Olive
(14) Friday Freebie 12/21/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(15) The Snowflake from Corvus Tristis
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