Where Can I Find Free Cross Stitch Patterns?
Are you cash strapped but still want to cross stitch? There are so many options out there for finding free patterns that you can download online.
I’m not going to just link to 10 different free patterns…oh no, I’m linking to 10 Sites that have a ton of free cross stitch patterns to suit your cross stitch patterns potentially forever!
Tiny Modernist
This is an awesome cross stitch pattern site in its own right, but they also offer some adorable free small cross stitch patterns. I really like the way these free patterns are presented as they will mimic how larger cross stitch patterns will be presented to you with a stitch count, dmc to anchor conversions, and more!
These patterns are good enough that they could make wonderful hand-made gifts to give to a loved one during the holidays!
Spruce Crafts
Spruce Crafts is a great crafting website, but its list of free cross stitch patterns is really incredible. There are over 200 free patterns that are all focused towards beginners.
If you’re looking to start small or just want to learn on something easy, there are a number of beginner patterns on this one page that can get you going.
There are so many free cross stitch patterns available on Pinterest that I hardly know where to start. Be warned, however, not all the Pins that say they show a free cross stitch pattern will actually have a free one.
Pinterest is a great place to peruse cross stitch patterns in general and, I warn you, it’s very easy to fall down the rabbit hole. You may want to
123Stitch
This is the best site I’ve come across so far for free higher-quality cross stitch patterns! While these are still closer to the beginner level, some of them are a bit more challenging and will take the average stitcher much longer to finish.
I like this site especially because of the quality and variety of the patterns. If you want to practice stitching words or numbers, then this is a great place to get some practice for free.
Cross-Stitching
Cross-Stitching is a cross stitching publication, but they also have a great website that, among many other things has a huge list of quality free cross stitch patterns!
Ever want to try you hand at cross stitching a stocking or a card? This site has so many choices just in time for the holidays! The best part is that you can try these patterns out without having to pay anything!
Free Cross Stitch Pattern
Are you looking for some super colorful, more full-coverage small patterns that are also free? This site has them! There are over a dozen categories and easily over 100 free cross stitch patterns on this site.
If you’re looking for a site that also has multi-lingual capabilities, then this is your site. There are Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and English translations available to open up these free cross stitch patterns for far more people.
DMC
Thought that DMC was only about cross stitching and embroidery floss? Well, think again! They have a multitude of free cross stitch patterns on their site and they are beautiful!
I think most cross stitchers will be surprised that DMC, known for decades as the source for traditional cross stitch floss, offers so many free patterns on their site.
Free Patterns
Free Patterns is not just a site that contains free cross stitch patterns. You can also find free patterns for knitting, crochet, sewing, beads…well, it just goes on and on!
Be mindful, this particular site requires you to sign up to get access to the patterns. All this means is that they now have your email address to send you offers and more patterns in the future. The free patterns are there, and they are wonderful.
Better Cross Stitch Patterns
Here’s something different! Want to try out some different cross stitch border patterns or alphabet patterns? There are over 60 to choose from on this particular site and they are all free!
You could literally take the alphabet and the border patterns and custom create your own cross stitch patterns!
Alita Designs
Finally we have this website that contains a multitude of holiday-themed free cross stitch patterns! Looking for your fill of Christmas/Winter patterns this time of year? Check out the cute little patterns on this site!
Thanks for the great list!
Another site I like is the Sprite Stitch Forum…TONS of free patterns and a great (although pretty quiet right now) community. Patterns are usually on the video game or general geeky side, including the Epic Pokemon patterns, as well as tons of stained glass Lord of the Rings patterns!