Bee cross stitch pattern

Settle down, switch off, and stitch one of these fabulous bee cross stitch patterns. In this article, you’ll find two lovely projects. The first is a bright bee greetings card designed by Cheryl McKinnon. A fun stitch for beginners, this pattern is made up of whole stitches and a few backstitches.

Next up, you’ll find a set of two beautiful bee designs by Duerene Jones, perfect to stitch up into greeting cards. Each design features pretty florals and a sweet bee - the perfect gift for nature lovers.

Free bee cross stitch pattern

Now, this bee cross stitch design is bound to get people buzzing! Bold springtime florals mix with smiling bees for an effect that’s as sweet as it is modern. Stitch this card for all occasions.

As this sunny project is completed in just whole stitches with a bit of backstitch, you’ll be able to complete it in just one or two nights - excellent news for the stitcher who’s often busy as a bee! Keep this chart on hand for cheerful birthdays, weddings, thank you cards and more.

Fact Box

• Stitch Time 2-6 hours each (approx)
• Stitch Types Whole cross stitch, backstitch
• Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key
• Needle Size 24 tapestry needle
• Fabric -Zweigart 14-count white Aida measuring 15x15cm (6x6in)
• Extras 8x8 Paper Pack

And if that's not enough, we've got loads more cross stitch designs for you to try! If you are new to cross stitch or would like to give yourself a refresh, check out our cross stitch for beginners guide and the cross stitch needle size guide.

Download the bee cross stitch pattern

The download is an A4 PDF with the charts and a key. Click to download the bee cross stitch pattern

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Bee cross stitch by Durene Jones

These fresh, outdoorsy designs feature tasty honey pots, golden honeycomb hives and pretty flowers, plus the star of the show - the buzzing bees. Worked using cross stitch, fractionals and backstitch to add detail and define the motifs, we suggest is to use a new needle to help pierce the Aida blocks for the fractionals and add the backstitch around other stitches.

We have mounted our stitching in blue and green card apertures to complement the soft colours used in the stitches. But whatever card blanks you choose, they’ll certainly be appreciated by the lucky recipient.

About the bee cross stitch pattern

• Stitching Time Approx. 5-6 hours each
• Type of Stitches Cross stitch, fractionals, backstitch
• Ease of Stitching Beginner
• Fabric 14-count white Aida measuring 15x15cm (6x6in) for each design
• Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key
• Needle Size 24 tapestry needle
• Card Square aperture cards in pale blue and green

Download the bee cross stitch pattern

The download is an A4 PDF with two cross stitch charts and a key. Click to download the bee cross stitch pattern

For more designs from Durene Jones, take a look at her Etsy store.

Stitch your own bee-autiful Christmas

These versatile designs mean they are suitable for all occasions and can be customised with messages or names in backstitch to make them extra special. In fact, why not get busy and keep a couple of these stunning cards on hand to ‘bee’ ready at short notice!

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