Winter is a wonderful source of stitching inspiration; from white snowy scenes to cute Christmas characters. It's the time to make sure of your white, ice blue and festive threads. You can also delve into darker-coloured Aida, dark blue and black make festive night scenes pop!
In our round-up, you'll find a mixture of designs and styles to suit your winter style, whether that might be a busy festive woodland scene or a simple Scandinavian design. There's also something for all stitching abilities, as all of the patterns here are enjoyable for beginners and pros alike.
It's time to get cosy! Pop your feet up, relax in your favourite armchair, and get stitching.
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Winter cross stitch patterns to delight
1. Homely winter cross stitch pattern
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This winter cross stitch pattern from Amazon is wonderful because not only is it beautiful but it's also a kit! The kit comes with everything you need to stitch this sweet design and it even comes with the card/envelope so you can turn it into a Christmas or Thankyou card.
It's perfect for beginners and comes with all the materials you need. Plus it's a really simple design to stitch. Make this wintery scene and gift on to spread joy. Plus there's a huge range of similar winter cross stitch patterns available so if this isn't the snowy scene for you browse their other designs.
2. Snowy winter cross stitch pattern
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First up in our winter cross stitch collection is this snowy woodland scene by Stitched The Shop. You can buy all four patterns in a winter bundle on Etsy.
3. Kawaii winter cross stitch pattern
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We're obsessed with Sosae and Dennis Caetano's free Christmas kawaii cross stitch here on Gathered. It's the cutest winter cross stitch pattern ever! Remember to check out our 150 Christmas cross stitch patterns too.
4. Happy New Year cross stitch pattern
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Celebrate 2022 with KaleidoscopeUa's New Year winter cross stitch pattern. It'll make a lovely decoration for the big night, especially when hung alongside our New Year’s Eve DIY party decorations.
5. Gnome cross stitch patterns
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Winter cross stitch patterns - gnome addition! Stitch our free Christmas gnome cross stitch patterns and turn them into sweet wintery bookmarks.
6. Cosy winter home cross stitch pattern
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PigeonCoopDesigns' winter landscape has us romanticising about remote woodlands and cosy lodges.
7. Star cross stitch pattern
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Designed by Rhona Norrie, stitch her festive, fun and free star cross stitch pattern.
8. Winter cross stitch scene
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This simplistic winter cross stitch by HappyNeedleDesigns is a fab pattern to kick start your January cross stitch journey.
9. Winter birds cross stitch kit
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This cross stitch kit from Amazon is perfect for all of you twitchers! The kit comes with everything you need to stitch these pretty winter birds.
10. Snowman winter cross stitch pattern
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Stitch up this cheery snowman designed by Susan Bates. Download your free snowman cross stitch pattern and get stitching.
11. Winter penguins pattern
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These winter penguins by onecraftyfoxdesigns are a little bit Christmassy but they were too adorable not to include. Just look at those mini reindeer antlers.
12. Birdhouse cross stitch patterns
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We've got two of these sweet birdtables for you right here on gathered for free download. They work well for Christmas but stitch them for other winter occasions too. Find the birdhouse cross stitch patterns.
13. Winter girl cross stitch pattern
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Cross stitch this cosy winter girl using Amazon's winter cross stitch kit. You can buy the design stamped onto the fabric making it easy to follow and perfect for beginners.
14. Snowlady cross stitch pattern
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Recognise this pattern? PatternBird's autumn girl was featured in our last round-up and we loved her so much that we had to share the winter version. True Elsa vibes.
15. Trio of motivational hoops
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January is a time for creativity and new beginnings. Cross stitch WhiteRavenPatterns' Be Brave hoop to keep motivated throughout the year.
16. Winter tree cross stitch pattern
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Happinesst has a design for every season in her Etsy shop but we especially loved her winter cross stitch tree. If you'd rather buy a kit with everything in it as opposed to a pattern have a read of our modern cross stitch kits guide.
17. Winter snowflake cross stitch pattern
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It's not winter without a flurry of snowfall, so cross stitch Stitchonomy's Nordic snowflakes.
18. Sparkly Christmas bauble pattern
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Download your free sparkly bauble Xmas card cross stitch pattern and learn how to make your own cards!
19. Winter house scene cross stitch
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Make PixlStitch's snowy cottage your next winter cross stitch pattern.
20. Good Vibes Only cross stitch pattern
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Cross stitch ZindagiDesigns' inspirational design and start this year as you mean to go on, with good vibes and positive patterns.
21. Nativity cross stitch pattern
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Learn how to make a cross stitch nativity scene with our free tutorial.
22. Home sweet home winter cross stitch pattern
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Set your home up for the new season with JazzyStitch's welcoming cross stitch pattern.
23. Snowy mountains winter scene
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Axebe's winter mountain scene will make you want to grab a pair of skis and head to the slopes.
24. Winter deer cross stitch pattern
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We had to include another pattern by HomeSewnStitches as her work is just amazing – check out this magical deer.
25. Ice skating cross stitch pattern
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As the weather gets colder, ice skating becomes the number one sport. If stitching is more your style than skating (don't worry us too) then cross stitch HelloHoop's ice skating scene.
26. Fox cross stitch pattern
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Xrestyk's cross stitched sleepy fox is ready for a winter snooze!
27. Positive slogan hoop
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This positive cross stitch quote is by PineconeMcGee and should hang on your craft wall all year round.
28. Trio of winter heart patterns
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CinnamonStitching's geometric blue hearts can hang on your wall throughout winter, Valentine's Day and beyond.
29. Snowy llama cross stitch pattern
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We've featured lots of wintery animals in this blog post but what's missing? A winter llama of course.
30. Bear cross stitch pattern
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This winter cross stitch pattern by VelvetPonyDesign is a geometric homage to the ultimate fuzzy animal.
31. Girl with a cup of tea cross stitch
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Another amazing winter cross stitch pattern by CrossPatternStitchUA, and another lady that looks a lot like us this winter.
32. Be Still cross stitch pattern
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Sometimes January can be quite hectic with loads of new goals and projects to start. Take some time to 'be still' and cross-stitch ThatStitchShop's hoop.
33. Poinsettia stitch pattern
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A winter cross stitch pattern round-up isn't complete without a free poinsettia cross stitch! Stitch this Christmassy flower for your walls.
34. Winter animal cross stitch patterns
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Stitch yourself RockingHorseCS' adorable snowy pals using her winter cross stitch patterns.
35. Winter cross stitch alphabet patterns
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These winter cross-stitch patterns are a must for all cross-stitchers because it includes templates for every letter of the alphabet! Use our free cross stitch alphabet for Christmas to stitch a personalised gift for a pal.
36. Cabin in the woods cross stitch pattern
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Another snowy cottage scene by HardKnotLifeStudio to add to your winter cross stitch collection.
37. Owl cross stitch pattern
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Cross stitch this cutie with our free tutorial! The free instructions can be found in our owl cross stitch patterns collection.
38. Floral cross stitch
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More floral cross stitch patterns because you can never have too many. This one is by RockingHorseCS.
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40. Enjoy life more cross stitch hoop
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Enjoy cross stitching more by making CrossPatternStitchUA's happy little hoop.
41. Winter gloves cross stitch patterns
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Cross stitch mittens are a must in the wintertime. Use andwabisabi's chart to make your own.
42. Wolf cross stitch pattern
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Cross stitch your own winter wolf with our free wolf cross stitch pattern.
43. Girl with a cup of tea cross stitch
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Another amazing winter cross stitch pattern by CrossPatternStitchUA, and another lady that looks a lot like us this winter.
44. Simple floral cross stitch
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TheStitchPatterns simple festive flower will make a fab addition to your cross stitch collection.
45. Snowflake cross stitch
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Cross stitch this sparkly wonderland with the snowflake cross stitch pattern.
46. Hygge winter cross stitch pattern
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This hygge home cross stitch by ThePixelParadeCo will remind you of all the important things AKA craft since there's a ball of yarn on there!
47. Winter robin cross stitch
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Stitch a beautifully delicate bird with our robin cross stitch. These versatile robin cross stitch patterns are ideal for Christmas tags, cards or even bookmarks. Choose from two designs: one shows a sweet robin perched upon a single branch and the other is of a robin with two other birds enjoying a feeder.
48. Giraffe cross stitch
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Reach new heights with this adorable wintery giraffe cross stitch designed by Jane Henderson.
49. Thanksgiving turkey cross stitch
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Chose from four thanksgiving cross stitch motifs here that you can stitch as small cards or gifts to mark Thanksgiving.
50. Winter doors cross stitch
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Cosy up this Christmas with this Festive Doorway cross stitch chart pattern designed by Amanda Gregory. The red door is bursting with wintry charm!
51. Winter bells
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Stitch adorable ornaments for your Christmas tree or mantelpiece with Lesley Teare's festive bell pattern.
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