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Free embroidery patterns: hand embroidery hoops and cross stitch charts

These are all of Craftuary's free embroidery patterns: 7 hand embroidery hoops and 7 cross stitch charts, each with the DMC threads and lengths, every stitch explained and a true-size template or chart. Every one is free to read on its page, with a free printable PDF.

Free hand embroidery patterns

Each hoop is a design of about 4 in for a 6 in hoop, traced from a template you print at 100% and check against its 1 in scale square.

Free cross stitch patterns

Each chart is drawn square by square on 14-count Aida, with a key of DMC numbers and the finished size.

Which one to start with

Learn the stitches first

Every stitch these patterns use has a free 3D lesson: running stitch, backstitch, satin stitch, French knot and cross stitch on Aida. Step-by-step guides: how to do a French knot and how to cross stitch.

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Learn the stitches in 3D, freeEmbroidery 101 shows running stitch, backstitch, satin stitch, the French knot and cross stitch as short looping 3D lessons. Then pick a hoop above.

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Where can I find free embroidery patterns for beginners?

Start with a small hoop that uses three to five basic stitches. Every Craftuary embroidery pattern on this page is free, comes with a true-size template to trace, and explains each stitch it uses.

What do I need for these embroidery patterns?

A 6 in hoop, a 10 in square of light cotton or linen-cotton, DMC six-strand floss in the listed colours, a size 7 embroidery needle, small scissors and a water-soluble pen. Cross stitch charts use 14-count Aida and a size 24 tapestry needle instead.

How many strands of floss do I use?

Two strands of six-strand floss for every stitch in our hoops, and two strands for full crosses on 14-count Aida.

Are the PDFs free?

Yes. Each pattern can be read in full on its page, and the printable PDF (US Letter and A4, with the template or chart) is free with a Craftuary account.

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