37 Free cross stitch patterns

Ah, it is hard not to love free cross stitch patterns! We certainly do, so to help you make the most of the free cross stitch patterns on Gathered, we are presenting this round up go the free cross stitch patterns we have for you on the site. It should make it easier to browse our free cross stitch patterns and find the one you ate looking for. We’ll be growing this list over the coming weeks, and we are always adding are free cross stitch patterns to Gathered, so this list will continue to grow and grow as we add more and more free cross stitch patterns to our selection.

If you need any advice on getting started in cross stitch, take a look at our cross stitch for beginners article

We all stop for ice cream – especially when its a free cross stitch pattern! Find the ice cream free cross stitch pattern

Check out the glorious retro styles in the free cross stitch patterns from Rhona Norrie. Find the dresses free cross stitch patterns.

There is something so delightful about a prickly cactus – especiallly when it is a free cross stitch pattern. Find the cactus free cross stitch pattern.

We’ve only showing 5 in this photos, but there are actually 8 fairy free cross stitch patterns in this set! Find the fairy free cross stitch patterns.

We hope you won’t tell us to be On Your Bike when we say we have these free cross stitch patterns for you to download. They’re fab! Find the bike free cross stitch patterns

This little lamb free cross stitch pattern is great for beginners and perfect for spring! Find the Free lamb cross stitch pattern

There is always something to celebrate, so hooray for this set of free cross stitch patterns from Lisa Reakes. Find the celebrations cards free cross stitch patterns

We’re delighted to be able to feature free cross stitch pattern from Joan Elliott on Gathered, with this pair of baby cards. Find the Joan Elliott free cross stitch patterns

We have a choice of different panda free cross stitch patterns for you, including this sweet partying panda! Find the free panda cross stitch patterns

Grow a garden with these free cross stitch patterns! No garden required, just a windowsill. Find the free kitchen cross stitch patterns.

Different colours of roses have different meanings. Discover the meaning along with the chinese characters for that meaning in these free cross stitch patterns. Find the quick stitch flower cross stitch charts.

Blooms are big in these free cross still patterns from Susan bates, which makes them brilliant for cards! Find the free cross stitch flower patterns.

Chick chick chicken! Jazz up your breakfast with these free cross stitch patterns from Jenny Barton. They’re be a lovely topping to a chocolate egg as an easter gift, too. Find the free chicken cross stitch patterns.

Not just for summer – though these free cross stitch patterns are perfect for summer picnics! Or stitch to hand in your kitchen. Find the free food cross stitch patterns

These free cross stitch patterns are perfect for stitchers and sewers everywhere. We’re in love! Find the free sewing room cross stitch patterns.

Awwwwh – cats are one of our very favourite things to stitch, and they are popular free cross stitch patterns on Gathered, too, so we have created a library post of different puss patterns for you, include these lovely cats from Durene Jones! Take a look at our cats cross stitch patterns.

Let’s hear it for the hounds! We didn’t want to let the felines hog all the glory, so we’ll be growing our library of doggo free cross stitch patterns over the coming months. Take a look at our cross stitch dogs.

This library post is packed with designs that are simple enough for kids to cross stitch, and designed to appeal to your little ones, too! Take a look at our childrens cross stitch patterns

Most of the free cross stitch patterns we have on Gathered are small motifs or card sized, but we do have a few larger free cross stitch patterns in the mix. This special fox from Durene Jones is a bit bigger than most of our design, but still well within the reach of all levels of stitcher. Isn’t he lovely! Find our cross stitch fox pattern.

This beautiful set of 6 free cross stitch patterns by Susan Bates featuring the delights of lavender rarely seem to leave our top 10 free cross stitch patterns downloads, whatever the season. Find the lavender cross stitch patterns.

Check out our library post of romantic free cross stitch patterns, including this cute elephant pair from Jane Henderson. All these projects are great for Valentines day, romantic anniversaries, or just to say I love you. Check out our valentine cross stitch patterns.

Here’s a very special free cross stitch pattern treat from Susan Bates – featuring a trio of treats! Each design can be stitched separately as a large card, or work the set as a feature trio. We think the central cake would be a great motif for a wedding card, too. Find the cross stitch cake patterns.

Speaking of weddings, did you know we have a big library post devoted to loads of different free cross stitch patterns to stitch for a happy couple’s big day? Take a look at our free wedding cross stitch patterns post.

With free cross stitch patterns for a complete alphabet, you can make designs that say anything you like! We’ve spelt out mum with our abc, but you can use it for names, monograms, and any words you like. Find the cross stitch abc.

Perfect for winter birthdays, or even Christmas cards, these cosy birdhouses make brilliant free cross stitch patterns to send warm wishes to your nearest and dearest! Find the birdhouse cross stitch patterns.

This one is just our cup of tea! Pop the kettle on and get stuck into making this cute sewing must-have with our teacup pincushion free cross stitch patterns. Find the teacup pincushion free cross stitch patterns.

You ‘butter’ believe it, not 1 but 7 free butterfly cross stitch patterns to brighten up your home, or send to a friend as a thoughtful birthday card. Find the 7 free butterfly cross stitch patterns.

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Bee free cross stitch pattern

Celebrate the beautiful honeybee with this Bee free cross stitch pattern, adorned with flowers, it’ll bring a breath of fresh air into your home. You could even personalise these with the name of that bee-lover in your life, to make a truly special gift. Find the Bee free cross stitch pattern.

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Monkey & dog cross stitch pattern

Your little ones will love these fun monkey & dog cross stitch patterns, they make perfect birthday cards, we’re sure the kids will go bananas for them! These are great for beginners who are looking to learn some new techniques. Find the Monkey & dog cross stitch pattern.

You can almost feel the warm wind whipping through your hair and the smell of salt water when you look at these nautical Boats at sea cross stitch patterns. Bring a little bit of the seaside into your home, or send a little sunshine to your family and friends. Find Boats at sea cross stitch patterns.

If you’re looking to spruce up your craft area, you could decorate your old jars or bags with these cute tags using Susan Bates’ free cotton thread cross stitch pattern. Find the free cotton thread cross stitch pattern.

All you need is love… and your cross stitch kit of course, to make this special design with our free floral ‘love’ cross stitch pattern. Once you’re done you can pop it onto some craft card and surprise the one you love. Find the Free floral ‘love’ cross stitch pattern.

Ah the humble cup of tea – it brings us together, we have it with cake, we as a nation can’t really get enough, so what better way remind us to take a break than this free floral teacup cross stitch pattern clock design. Find the Free floral teacup cross stitch pattern.

Being outdoors, and within nature is one of the best cures for the blues, it can make us feel happy and peaceful. Create this sweet reminder to place within a bunch of freshly picked flowers, with this free plant poke cross stitch pattern. Find the free plant poke cross stitch pattern.

These cute cross stitch patterns will make unique greetings cards for any occasion: birthdays, thank you’s or even just to show someone you’re thinking about them. Find the cute cross stitch patterns for cards.

There’s nothing like relaxing into a good book, especially on those rainy days. Now, if you love reading you’ll know a bookmark is an essential item. So check out these free book mark cross stitch patterns to use yourself, or even give to to your little ones to excite them about reading! Find the free bookmark cross stitch patterns.

Create the cutest little mouse design with our free mouse cross stitch pattern. Make adorable greeting cards and send to a friend to let them know you’re there. Find the free mouse cross stitch pattern.