6 lavender cross stitch patterns
There’s something so soothing about seeing lavender, whether it be a great sweeping path of purple lining a landscaped garden or a pretty little shrub in a small pot. The distinctive scented flowers above green and silvery-grey foliage bring about memories of enjoying late summers in English country gardens. We think designer Susan Bates has perfectly captured the sense of calm these beautiful plants inspire with her delicate vintage-style lavender cross stitch patterns.
Fresh and feminine with a summery palette, they’re ideal to stitch for all ages and for every occasion. The lavender cross stitch patterns use a range of stitches and are worked on evenweave – perfect for stitchers with a little confidence, or, if you fancy stretching your know-how, the designs are a chance to develop your skills. Have a go at adding pretty detail to a couple of them, as Susan’s included a pretty ribbon accent.
If you are looking for advice on getting started in cross stitching, check out our cross stitch for beginners article or our guide to cross stitch thread.
About the lavender cross stitch patterns
- Stitching Time Approx. 10 hours each
- Type of Stitches Cross stitch, fractionals, backstitch, French knots
- Ease of Stitching Beginner/ intermediate
- Fabric Zweigart* 28-count white evenweave measuring 15x15cm (6x6in) for each design
- Threads Stranded cottons as listed in the key
- Needle Size 26 tapestry needle
- Extras Ribbon bows, from craft shops (optional) and square aperture card
Add bows to your lavender cross stitch patterns
Attaching a pretty ribbon embellishment provides a beautiful finishing accent and is particularly effective in enhancing the three cards as designed by Susan. Ready-made bows are readily available in craft shops, so choose a complementary shade and, using our photo as a guide for positioning, secure to your finished card using a few small stitches in matching thread. Easy!
Download the lavender cross stitch patterns
How to present your lavender cross stitch patterns
Check out these ideas and tutorials for different ways you can make up your finished cross stitching. To finish the cards as we have, check out our How to mount cross stitch in a triple-fold card tutorial.
If you want to make you own card aperture, read our How to make a DIY aperture card post.
For a finish with a difference, see our How to make a biscornu guide to craft a sweet-shaped cushion, or display all 6 designs together with our How to make a padded cube toy tutorial.
The classic colours, traditional style and nostalgic setting give these cards a timeless quality that will never date
More cross stitch patterns by Susan Bates
If you like the lavender cross stitch patterns, you'll find more designs from Susan Bates.
1. Cake cross stitch
Yum yum yum, we are big fans of these cross stitch cake designs, which are oh-so-sweet from Susan Bates.
2. Occasion cross stitch cards
Oooh, these brilliant cross stitch cards look almost sweet enough to eat too, with designs for lots of different occasions.
3. Teacup pin cushion cross stitch
What brilliant idea to show off your vintage china with an ingenious teacup pincushion free cross stitch pattern.
4. Cross stitch flower patterns
Keep things blooming with Susan's lovely cross stitch flower patterns.
Make special greetings cards with our lavender cross stitch patterns
Friends and family will love receiving your homemade cards for any occasion. Why not stitch up a few and stock up your stash ready for the next event?
Stitch these cute birthday cards
Jenny Barton's monkey and dog cross stitch patterns are perfect for birthdays and lots of fun to cross stitch!
