Assorted Free Embroidery patterns and Stitch charts

If you enjoy browsing through free embroidery patterns and cross-stitch charts, this roundup is another great one to explore. Over time, wonderful designs can easily be missed as blogs update and new patterns are released. This catch-up post brings together a curated mix of free embroidery patterns and charts that are well worth revisiting.

You’ll find a variety of styles here, from traditional motifs and classic charts to smaller designs that stitch up quickly and fit neatly into a busy schedule. Whether you’re a beginner looking for something approachable or an experienced stitcher searching for fresh inspiration, this collection offers plenty of creative options.

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) Petite fille from Aurelle.
(2) Unicorn from kaligrilles.
(3) Sunbonnet Sues with jack-o-lantern from Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses.
(4) Mosaic stitch tissue box cover from FreePatterns.com.
(5) Mon beau chevalier from bdcouture.
(6) Four patterns including these sweet birds from Bien le Bonjour aux Brodeuses.
(7) I [heart] my home from Happy Threads.
(8) Believe from Jenny of ELEFANTZ.
(9) Pere Noel from gazette94.
(10) Les années folles from Aurelle.
(11) C’est l’automne from le blog petitsoleils.
(12) Coeur chat from Aurelle.

Check out more patterns like these over on Design Bundles

Collections like this are a lovely reminder of how much creativity has been shared within the embroidery and cross-stitch community over the years. These free patterns are perfect for practising stitches, filling a spare hoop, or starting a small project when you want something calming and satisfying.

If you come across a broken link or discover another free embroidery or cross-stitch chart that would fit nicely in this roundup, feel free to leave a comment and let us know. Keeping these archive posts up to date helps ensure they continue to inspire stitchers long after they were first published.