Free Cross Stitch Patterns

Cross-stitch pattern of a sleeping elf child in a starry blue gown hugging a small owl while curled on a large dark-blue crescent moon
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Elf Child and Owl on the Moon

200 x 210 stitches · 14.3" x 15.0"

A pointy-eared child with long dark hair sleeps curled on the inside of a crescent moon, holding a little gray owl close, both with their eyes shut.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a smiling orange tabby cat leaning on a wooden bar and holding a cocktail glass with a citrus slice and mint leaves
AnimalsAdvancedFree PDF

Ginger Cat with a Cocktail

168 x 158 stitches · 12.0" x 11.3"

The cat rests one elbow on the bar and holds its glass up like a toast, with the satisfied half-smile of a cat on its second drink.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a red fox in a green sweater lying on its stomach drawing with a teal crayon on a sheet of paper
AnimalsIntermediateFree PDF

Little Fox Drawing with a Crayon

196 x 127 stitches · 14.0" x 9.1"

The fox stretches out on its belly with its tail flicked up behind it, concentrating hard on a scribbly crayon drawing.

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Cross-stitch pattern of two penguins on the ice, one holding out a small wrapped gift to the other, surrounded by floating pink hearts
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The Penguin Proposal

184 x 145 stitches · 13.1" x 10.4"

One penguin leans forward holding out a tiny wrapped gift; the other clasps its flippers together with its eyes closed and pink cheeks.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a red fox wearing a mustard-yellow knit scarf peeking around the edge of a weathered brown wooden door
AnimalsIntermediateFree PDF

Red Fox Peeking Around a Door

116 x 189 stitches · 8.3" x 13.5"

Half hidden behind a weathered plank door, the fox leans out just far enough to see who's there, ears up and one paw gripping the wood.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a red panda in an orange pom-pom beanie and scarf holding a glowing acorn lantern, standing on autumn leaves with small pumpkins
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Red Panda with an Acorn Lantern

185 x 212 stitches · 13.2" x 15.1"

The red panda stands bundled in a cable-knit beanie and a matching scarf, its ringed tail curled behind it, holding up a lantern shaped like an acorn with a candle glowing inside.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a grinning old witch in a green robe and patterned headscarf holding a squirming green goblin above a bubbling golden cauldron
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Witch at Her Cauldron

220 x 241 stitches · 15.7" x 17.2"

The witch sits cross-legged with wild gray hair escaping her headscarf, a gap-toothed grin, a knife in one hand and a furious green goblin held up by the arm in the other.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a fluffy blue-eyed kitten in a black witch hat and red bow, flashing a peace sign beside a skull, small pumpkins and a stack of old books on a stone ledge
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Witch Kitten with Skull and Pumpkins

256 x 238 stitches · 18.3" x 17.0"

Chin resting on one paw and the other raised in a peace sign, a fluffy cream kitten in an oversized witch hat pouts a kiss at you.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a blue-gray wolf standing among flat, stylized pine trees in lavender, sage green, slate blue and navy
AnimalsIntermediateFree PDF

Wolf in a Pastel Forest

180 x 178 stitches · 12.9" x 12.7"

There are no outlines and no shading: flat triangles of lavender, sage and navy stand in for a forest, each tree split down the middle into two tones, and a blue-gray wolf pauses between the trunks.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a smiling child in a green beanie and jacket hugging a golden puppy, both with closed-eye smiles
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Child and Puppy Best Friends

172 x 219 stitches · 12.3" x 15.6"

The child sits with legs out in denim overalls and brown boots, holding a golden puppy close against a chunky green cardigan.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a baby fox wearing a knit winter beanie, perched on a snowy pine branch
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Baby Fox in a Winter Beanie

173 x 174 stitches · 12.4" x 12.4"

The fox sits on a bare, snow-dusted branch with a few pine twigs, almost lost under an oversized cream-and-orange beanie.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a close-up robin's face framed by a crown of holly, mistletoe, and Celtic-knot leaf patterns
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Celtic Yuletide Robin

207 x 222 stitches · 14.8" x 15.9"

The robin fills almost the whole design: large dark eyes, a short gray beak and a soft peach breast fading into gray feathers.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a smiling child hugging a shaggy orange Highland cow's head, warm russet and brown tones
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Child Hugging a Highland Cow

151 x 205 stitches · 10.8" x 14.6"

A child in an orange sweater, patched trousers and boots wraps both arms around a shaggy Highland calf, and the two of them lean in with the same closed-eye smile.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a yellow duckling wearing a white ghost costume and carrying a jack-o'-lantern candy pail, surrounded by mini ghosts and candy corn
HalloweenIntermediateFree PDF

Duckling in a Ghost Costume

158 x 176 stitches · 11.3" x 12.6"

The duckling has huge dark eyes, rosy cheeks and a ghost sheet draped over its back, and it carries a grinning pumpkin pail full of sweets.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a fawn wearing a hooded cloak and holding a carved staff with a jack-o'-lantern charm, small ghosts floating nearby
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Fawn Shaman with Staff

151 x 181 stitches · 10.8" x 12.9"

The fawn wears a rough patchwork cloak and a headdress of twigs that look like small antlers, and grips a crooked wooden staff hung with a glowing jack-o'-lantern lantern.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a hedgehog wearing a teal knit beanie and brown sweater, holding a steaming mug and an orange maple leaf
AnimalsIntermediateFree PDF

Hedgehog in a Knit Sweater

148 x 183 stitches · 10.6" x 13.1"

The hedgehog stands bundled in a slouchy teal-and-orange knit hat, a chunky cable sweater and brown trousers, a mug of something hot in one paw and a maple leaf in the other.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a gray kitten wearing mustard overalls, sitting on a wicker stool beside a teapot, teacup, and cookies, yarn balls tangled in its ears
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Kitten on a Wicker Stool

180 x 230 stitches · 12.9" x 16.4"

The kitten sits primly with its paws together, yarn balls tucked around its ears like a headband, a teapot and a cup of tea beside it and a few cookies scattered on the bench.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a red fox curled asleep in a circular wreath of autumn oak leaves and acorns
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Red Fox Curled in Autumn Leaves

177 x 160 stitches · 12.6" x 11.4"

The fox sleeps nose to tail in a tight circle, nestled in a ring of orange and russet oak leaves, bare twigs and acorns.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a fox wearing round steampunk goggles and a green traveler's coat, with an ornate Celtic-knot patterned mane
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Rowan the Celtic Explorer Fox

224 x 240 stitches · 16.0" x 17.1"

Rowan stares out through a pair of big round goggles, its red-orange mane twisting into tight, knot-like curls above pointed ears.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a small hooded druid character with a Celtic-knot patterned cloak, holding a wooden staff with a skull charm
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The Wee Celtic Druid

198 x 216 stitches · 14.1" x 15.4"

A little figure smiles out from under a deep brown hood covered in green Celtic knotwork, gripping a gnarled staff with a knot at the top and a small skull hanging from it.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a black kitten wearing a purple witch hat, flying on a broomstick while carrying an open spellbook
HalloweenIntermediateFree PDF

Witch Cat on a Broomstick

158 x 180 stitches · 11.3" x 12.9"

The kitten sits astride a broom mid-flight, big shiny eyes wide, hugging a bundle of parchment with a purple seal.

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Cross-stitch pattern of a badger wearing a leaf-and-berry wizard hat and layered patchwork cloak, carrying a travel satchel
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Woodland Badger Wizard

129 x 224 stitches · 9.2" x 16.0"

The badger stands upright in layered patchwork earth tones, its pointed hat trimmed with twigs, dried berries and autumn leaves, with a satchel at its side.

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Capybara in a striped sun hat and floral swim trunks, reclining on a patterned beach towel, cross-stitch pattern preview
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Capybara on a Beach Towel

97 x 80 stitches · 6.9" x 5.7"

The capybara lies back on a bright, patterned beach towel with its eyes closed and its paws on its belly, wearing a blue-and-yellow striped hat and floral trunks.

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Sloth wearing blue gaming headphones with a skeptical side-eye expression, cross-stitch pattern preview
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Gamer Sloth with Headphones

74 x 96 stitches · 5.3" x 6.9"

The sloth stands with chunky blue over-ear headphones on its head, one long arm folded across its belly and an expression somewhere between unimpressed and ready for a rematch.

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