Cross Stitch
Welcome to our collection of essential resources, patterns and how to guides for cross stitchers. Browse our latest posts to find free cross stitch charts, learn the basics or win stitchy prizes. Love cross stitching? Why not buy an issue of The World of Cross Stitching magazine or subscribe today?
Stitch this charming fox cross stitch by Durene Jones
To celebrate The Durene Jones Cross Stitch Collections bookazine, Durene's sharing this cross stitch fox with our Gathered makers, too!
Feline stitchy! Cute cat cross stitch patterns to make today
Choose your favourite cat cross stitch from our adorable selection and get stitching today with our free patterns!
Free pumpkin cross stitch pattern: it's spooktacular!
Create a spooktacular pumpkin cross stitch with this free pattern designed by Jenny Van De Wiele.
DMC Vintage Wooden Chest thread storage review
Are you searching for a new thread storage solution or eager to organise your sewing room? This exquisite, collectable wooden chest from needlework experts DMC could be your answer.
Beautiful baby cross stitch patterns to make for new parents
Celebrate the arrival of a new bundle of joy with these beautiful baby cross stitch patterns. Make them into cards, keepsakes or frame them as a special gift!
What's new?
26 charming autumn cross stitch patterns to stitch today
It's time to get crafty with these autumn cross stitch patterns. Pick your favourite and get making today.
5 owl cross stitch patterns for all occasions!
Celebrate the beautiful and wise owl with our selection of owl cross stitch patterns. From spooky owls to cute designs, you'll find something to hoot about!
The World of Cross Stitching magazine - out now!
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.
DMC Eco Vita 360 Wool Thread Review
Explore DMC’s newest naturally dyed organic wool thread range – Eco Vita 360! Read on to find out how it performed in our expert review.
The best animal cross stitch charts
Do you love to stitch on the wild size? Here's our pick of cross stitch charts featuring animals from our top designers – and some are even free cross stitch patterns, too!
Cross Stitch Patterns
Spooktacular Halloween cross stitch patterns + kits to start today
Halloween is fast approaching so get your spook on with these fanastically creepy Halloween cross stitch patterns.
30+ winter cross stitch patterns to cosy up your craft time
Get creative with over 30 gorgeous winter cross stitch patterns. There's everything from hygge designs to animal cross stitch and more.
Spread the love with these 14 free valentine cross stitch patterns
Discover these lovely Valentine cross stitch patterns from a range of talented designers! All 14 are available to download for free.
How To Cross Stitch
10 free and simple cross stitch patterns for beginners
Take your first steps into cross stitching with our free simple cross stitch patterns, which are all suitable for beginners.
Cross stitch needle size guide: Everything you need to know about needles
Discover everything you need to know about cross stitch needles and how to pick the right cross stitch needle size to match your fabric.
The ultimate guide to plastic canvas for cross stitch (+ free pattern)
Wondering what else you can cross stitch onto? Welcome to the wonderful world of plastic canvas!