Free festive garland cross stitch pattern

Stitch warmest wishes to impress friends and family this Christmas with Lesley Teare's festive card design

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Published: October 29, 2020 at 4:53 pm

Spread some Christmas cheer with this classic wreath card design by Lesley Teare. Mount your stitching in a bold red or green circular aperture card for a statement finish.

This chart originally appeared in issue 210 (Xmas 2013) of The World of Cross Stitching. For more Christmas card ideas, pick up The World of Cross Stitching issue 301 (Xmas 2020), on sale in the UK 30 October 2020. Read more about what's in the magazine here.

To stitch this festive garland cross stitch pattern you will need:

  1. Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring 15x15cm (6x6in)
  2. Stranded cotton as listed in the key
  3. Size 24 tapestry needle
  4. Circular aperture card in bright red from stockist of your choice

If you're new to cross stitch and what to practise the different stitches before you start this pattern, see our cross stitch for beginners article.

Cross stitch free chart

Download the festive garland cross stitch pattern

Click to download the Free Garland Card Chart (PDF). The download is an A4 PDF with the garland chart and key.

Check out more fab designs by Lesley Teare on her online shop