Free cross stitch patterns
160 small, easy patterns in real DMC colours, each about 2 inches across on 14-count Aida. Open any pattern to change the colours, see the skeins you need and print it free.
Cute and kawaii
All 27 cute patterns →
Animals
All 40 animal patterns →
Christmas
All 28 Christmas patterns →
Halloween
All 12 Halloween patterns →
Flowers and plants
All 15 flower patterns →
Hearts and love
All 12 heart patterns →
Rainbows, stars and space
All 12 rainbow and space patterns →
How to stitch these patterns
- Open a pattern to see its DMC colours and skein counts, and change any colour you like.
- Cut your fabric with at least 3 inches spare all round, and find the centre by folding it in half both ways.
- Stitch from the centre out, following the chart's centre arrows, with 2 strands on 14-count Aida.
Want something personal? Turn a photo into a pattern with the cross stitch pattern maker, add a name with the text generator, or see the free alphabet charts. Bead fans: the same designs are free Perler bead patterns too.
Artwork based on Fluent Emoji by Microsoft (MIT licence). DMC is a trademark of DMC; we are not affiliated.
Questions
Are these cross stitch patterns really free?
Yes. All 160 patterns are free, and each opens in the pattern maker for a free printable PDF with the DMC thread key and skein counts.
Which patterns are easiest for beginners?
Hearts, fruit and simple faces have large areas of one colour, so they are the quickest. Animals with small details take a little more care, but every pattern uses full cross stitches only.
How big are the patterns?
Each design is 29 stitches across, about 2.1 inches (5.3 cm) on 14-count Aida. Open one in the maker to make it bigger or smaller.
What fabric and floss do I need?
14-count Aida and DMC stranded cotton, using 2 strands. The PDF lists every DMC colour and how many skeins to buy.
Can I make my own pattern from a photo?
Yes. Upload any photo to the cross stitch pattern maker and it becomes a chart in real DMC colours, with a thread list and PDF.