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Free embroidery patterns: hand embroidery hoops and cross stitch charts
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Mistletoe Embroidery Pattern Free
Snowflake Embroidery Pattern Free
Free Heart Cross Stitch Pattern
Free Snowman Cross Stitch Pattern
Free Tulip Cross Stitch Pattern
Free Strawberry Cross Stitch Pattern
Free Christmas Tree Cross Stitch Pattern with a Star
Christmas Tree Embroidery Pattern Free
Fall Embroidery Patterns Free
Free Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
Christmas Embroidery Patterns Free
Simple Flower Embroidery Pattern Free
Beginner Embroidery Patterns Free
Free Cross Stitch Bookmark Pattern
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.
- Mistletoe Embroidery Pattern Free: Easy Christmas Hoop: Mistletoe embroidery pattern for a 6 inch hoop: a hanging sprig of six satin-stitch leaves in two greens with white French-knot berries, tied with a red lazy-daisy bow, inside a dotted gold ring, six beginner stitches.
- Snowflake Embroidery Pattern Free: Easy Winter Hoop: Snowflake embroidery pattern for a 6 inch hoop: a six-spoke blue snowflake with V-shaped branches, lazy daisy petals at the tips and a French-knot centre, inside a dotted ring, five beginner stitches.
- Christmas Tree Embroidery Pattern Free: Easy Hoop for Beginners: Christmas tree embroidery pattern for a 6 inch hoop: a three-tier tree outline with gold garland swags, red French-knot baubles and a gold star, inside a dotted gold ring, five beginner stitches.
- Fall Embroidery Patterns Free: Leaf and Acorn Hoop for Beginners: Fall embroidery pattern for a 6 inch hoop: three satin-stitch autumn leaves in copper and gold with two acorns hanging below, inside a dotted golden-brown ring, three beginner stitches.
- Christmas Embroidery Patterns Free: Holly Hoop for Beginners: Christmas embroidery pattern for a 6 inch hoop: a holly sprig of five spiky satin-stitch leaves in two greens with red French-knot berries, inside a dotted gold ring, four beginner stitches.
- Simple Flower Embroidery Pattern Free: Single Daisy Hoop: Flower embroidery pattern for a 6 inch hoop: one big white daisy with a golden French-knot centre, a green stem with two satin leaves and a bud, five beginner stitches.
- Beginner Embroidery Patterns Free: Wildflower Sampler: Beginner hand embroidery sampler in a 6 inch hoop: a daisy, a star flower and a lavender sprig in a dotted ring, seven basic stitches.
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.
- Free Heart Cross Stitch Pattern: Small Red Heart Chart: Cross stitch pattern: A symmetrical plump red heart with a complete garnet outline, a clean 45-degree taper to the tip, and a small oval shine with a coral transition ring, 28 x 24 stitches on 14-count Aida, 4 colours.
- Free Snowman Cross Stitch Pattern: Cute Christmas Chart: Cross stitch pattern: A round snowman with a soft blue shaded body and head, black outline, plain black top hat, striped red scarf with a tail, 2x2 eyes, centred carrot nose, upturned smile, evenly spaced buttons and mirrored forked twig arms attached at the shoulders, 36 x 44 stitches on 14-count Aida, 7 colours.
- Free Tulip Cross Stitch Pattern: Pink Tulip Chart: Cross stitch pattern: A bold pink tulip with a three-point crown, a pale pink highlight, a green stem and two curved leaves, 30 x 36 stitches on 14-count Aida, 5 colours.
- Free Strawberry Cross Stitch Pattern: Sweet Fruit Chart: Cross stitch pattern: A symmetrical red strawberry with a zigzag-leaved green top, evenly staggered yellow seeds and a smooth garnet outline, 30 x 35 stitches on 14-count Aida, 4 colours.
- Free Christmas Tree Cross Stitch Pattern with a Star: Cross stitch pattern: A three-tier green Christmas tree with a big golden star sitting right on its tip, balanced red and yellow ornaments and a sturdy brown trunk, 30 x 36 stitches on 14-count Aida, 5 colours.
- Free Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern: Jack-o'-Lantern Chart: Halloween cross stitch pattern: a jack-o'-lantern with a black face, two ribs and a green stem, 30 x 28 stitches on 14-count Aida, 4 colours.
- Free Cross Stitch Bookmark Pattern: Heart Vine Chart: Cross stitch bookmark with a green vine and six red hearts, 28 x 84 stitches on 14-count Aida, 3 colours.
Which one to start with
- Never embroidered before: the Wildflower Sampler teaches seven basic stitches in one hoop.
- One flower, one evening: the Single Daisy hoop.
- A gift for Christmas: the Holly hoop or the Christmas Tree hoop.
- Counted work instead of tracing: the Heart Vine bookmark chart.
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.
More: free beginner embroidery patterns from other sites · free cross stitch patterns · all embroidery and cross stitch patterns.
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.
Questions
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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