If you’re looking for free cross stitch patterns, you’ll be pleased to know that there are many places on the internet where you can get free, quality cross stitch patterns. This is a list of some of the best I’ve found.
DMC
DMC is the most popular embroidery floss manufacturer in the United States. They often have nice, contemporary patterns that bring out the best qualities in their different product lines. Their website has free cross stitch and embroidery designs for cotton embroidery floss and variegated floss (color variations) as well as satin floss, light effects floss, and pearl cotton.
For their patterns, click here.
The Caron Collection
The Caron Collection specializes in beautiful threads for many types of embroidery. Most of the patterns on their site are for other types of embroidery but they do have an online class for a cute little pattern called “Aegean Garden. For beginning cross stitchers, this pattern is somewhat complex but broken down to make it easy. I’m sure you could substitute your own colors for the Caron colors it suggests, but do try their variegated threads at some point to see what a difference quality floss can make. Check out Aegean Garden and visit their archives and free patterns for more wonderful ideas.
About.com
About.com has many free cross stitch patterns and lessons to help you find something unique or improve your skill. Check them out here.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern (dot com)
This website has a little something for everyone. It’s hard to find large cross stitch charts and designs available for free. This site has them. Check their classic paintings section as well as other sections to see what types of large patterns they have. They’ve got a little something for everyone. Visit them here.
Heaven And Earth Designs (HAED)
Heaven and Earth Designs is a well-known cross stitch design company for experienced stitchers. People are often surprised to find that they have freebies on their site. To see what they’ve got, visit them here.
Teresa Wentzler
Teresa Wentzler, owner of TWDesignworks.com, is also well-known in the cross stitch world for her elaborate fantasy patterns. If you’d like to get a taste of her work, visit her website for some free designs.
Mirabilia
If you know cross stitch, you know Mirabilia. Did you know that they have free cross stitch charts? Cherubs, angels, and butterflies in classic Mirabilia styling can help you get up the courage to tackle your first Mirabilia design. Check them out here.
Lizzie*Kate
A long-time favorite designer of mine, they specialize in cute sayings with embellishments. I was pleased to see that they have free patterns as well, and you can get them here.
Repository Sites
Repository sites store links to free patterns from all over the web. Though some links are dead due to time, many of them are still active and it’s a wonderful way to get many different types of patterns from many different designers. Some repository sites for free cross stitch patterns are listed below.
Free Patterns Online
Free Patterns Online has some cross stitch patterns as well. Most are small, and they are organized by theme. If you want a bite-sized project, you can check them out here.
Jenny’s Free Cross Stitch Pattern Links
Has many links from different designers, separated by theme. Quite a collection is available by following this link.
Stay tuned for more articles about free and/or online designs for cross stitch and many other forms of needlework.
