As JK Rowling once said, “Whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.” and we like to think she also meant by Harry Potter cross stitch! Bring the magic to life with these incredible Harry Potter-inspired cross stitch kits and patterns. All are designed with the essence of magic and wonder etched into every stitch, and whether you decide to keep it or gift it to a friend, whoever's hands it ends up in will be over the moon.

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15 magical Harry Potter cross stitch

1. Dumbledore quote Harry Potter cross stitch

Arguably one of the most beautiful quotes to come out of Harry Potter. Some readers don't know that Harry Potter actually deals with a lot of issues like mental health and depression, and this quote embodies that and makes us feel warm inside. If you know somebody who is a die hard fan of HP it's very likely they love this quote. So why not make it for them and light up their day?

Dumbledore quote Harry Potter cross stitch, Etsy, £3.64 (digital download)

harry potter cross stitch

2. Hogwarts Castle Harry Potter cross stitch

This beautiful cross stitch reminds us of the first time Harry gets off the train at Hogwarts station and takes the boat across the lake to the castle, it's what we imagine he would've seen as he was about to start his newest adventure. This galaxy-esque piece brings together the mystery of Hogwarts and the beauty of the night sky. There's not much more we'd love to look at all day.

Hogwarts Castle Harry Potter cross stitch, Etsy, £3.05 (digital download)

harry potter castle

3. Deathly hallows Harry Potter cross stitch kit

Even if you haven't read The Tales of Beadle the Bard (just like Harry and Hermione) you will have still seen this famous symbol. The Deathly Hallows represent the three hallows, the cloak of invisibility, the elder wand, and the resurrection stone, and being in possession of all three makes the owner invincible. We can see why Voldemort found them so alluring (we're just glad he didn't get hold of them). Stitch the iconic symbol and feel invincible!

Deathly hallows Harry Potter cross stitch kit, Etsy, £8.00

harry potter cross stitch hallows

4. Hufflepuff Harry Potter cross stitch

Ok, we just HAD to drop this one in here. "You might belong in Hufflepuff, where they are just and loyal, those patient Hufflepuff's are true and unafraid of toil... is the quote of the famous Hufflepuff house. We've all done the quiz to find out our houses, so if you are a Hufflepuff then this is indeed the perfect Harry Potter project for you!

Hufflepuff Harry Potter cross stitch pattern, Etsy, £6.00

5. Nox mini Harry Potter cross stitch kit

Nox is the anti-charm for Lumos and will extinguish the light from your wand. Nox is the Latin word for night. If you're a lover of the dark, the night sky, and the stars then you'll love this Harry potter cross stitch kit. The contains all you need to create this mini hoop ready to display.

Nox mini Harry Potter cross stitch kit, Etsy, £7.00 (kit)

harry potter cross stitch nox

6. Hogwarts houses Harry Potter cross stitch PDF

As we know each Hogwarts house has its own traits which reflect in those who are chosen to be part of the house, so why not proudly display your greatest traits and represent your Hogwarts house with this amazing Harry Potter cross stitch download.

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Hogwarts houses Harry Potter cross stitch, Etsy, £7.76

7. Silhouette Harry Potter cross stitch

We had to include the main wizard himself! Stitch Harry in this abstract pattern combined with the beautiful night sky over Hogwarts castle. It would make a special gift for any fan of HP, and the wizarding world.

Silhouette Harry Potter cross stitch, Etsy, £3.10 (digital download)

harry potter cross stitch harry

8. Hogwarts express ticket Harry Potter cross stitch

We all dreamt of receiving a ticket to Hogwarts... now you can create your own and frame it on your wall! Although if you try to use it at Kings Cross, we're not sure you'd have much luck. Unless you happen to be in possession of a vial of Felix Felicis.

Hogwarts express ticket Harry Potter cross stitch, Etsy, £4.08 (digital download)

harry potter cross stitch ticket

9. Lumos Harry Potter cross stitch

Light up your home and your life with this magical cross stitch featuring the spell Lumos. This spell helps witches and wizards find their way in the dark!

Lumos Harry Potter cross stitch, Etsy, £3.86 (digital download)

lumos harry potter cross stitch

10. Dobby Harry Potter cross stitch

Of course, we're not going to leave out our favourite house-elf Dobby! You can count on him to always have the best intentions to try and help Harry, even if that means he ends up with no bones in his arm... This cute cross stitch is a digital download so you can print at home and get stitching straight away.

Dobby Harry Potter cross stitch, Etsy, £3.90 (digital download)

harry potter cross stitch dobby

11. Harry Potter cross stitch sampler

This amazing HP cross stitch brings together some of the key elements of the series into one beautiful tapestry. This would look amazing hanging up on the wall of any Potterhead's home. This product is a digital download, so you can print at home to stitch.

Harry Potter cross stitch sampler, Etsy, £4.52 (digital download)

harry potter cross stitch

12. Niffler Harry Potter cross stitch

This adorable little guy won't collect you any gold unfortunately but he will look great hanging up on your wall. Nifflers are known for being curious and troublemaking little fellas, so they are great fun to stitch.

Niffler Harry Potter cross stitch, Etsy, £8.00 (kit)

harry potter cross stitch

13. Hedwig, Harry Potter Cross stitch

Let's celebrate our favourite owl, the beautiful Hedwig! Harry's owl is adorned with the famous Gryffindor scarf.

Hedwig, Harry Potter Cross stitch, Etsy, £3.90

hedwig harry potter embroidery

14. Felix Felicis cross stitch

Felix Felicis aka liquid luck, wouldn't we all love to give this potion a try! It gives the drinker unwavering luck in whatever endeavours they decide to take on. We remember when Harry takes it he manages to retrieve a concealed memory from Professor Slughorn which eventually leads him to find out that Voldermort has created seven Horcruxes. Stitch this lovely pattern and feel lucky every day!

Felix Felicis cross stitch, Etsy, £3.00

felix felicis

15. Lego-style Harry Potter cross stitch

This cool blocky design makes for a fabulous way to display all the best Harry Potter characters in one place, perfect for HP and lego lovers alike. This piece would make a fantastic gift, and as you will be making it yourself it adds that homemade touch.

Lego-style Harry Potter cross stitch, Etsy, £6.30 (digital download)

harry potter cross stitch
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If you loved the Harry Potter cross stitch collection and want more inspiration for your next project, try these modern cross stitch kits. If you're after just patterns we have plenty of those too, check out our huge collection of free cross stitch patterns, from a range of talented designers. Harry Potter for some is related to Halloween, so if you’re feeling spooky we have lots of Halloween cross stitch ideas and inspiration. Are you a fan of the autumnal vibe and want to add some warm decor to your home? Try this lovely durene jones cross stitch and create a beautiful fox. A fan of the oranges and browns of autumn? You’ll love these autumn cross stitch patterns. If you are thinking of getting someone you love a gift, get them started on this lovely craft with these beautiful modern cross stitch kits.

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Katie Dolan
Katie DolanDigital Assistant, Gathered

Katie Dolan edits our needlework sections, focusing on our embroidery and cross stitch articles, as well as making videos for our arts and crafts projects. Katie runs her jewellery business, Ophelia Jewellery Art, on Etsy, where she sells beautiful resin-pressed flower earrings. She has a wide range of craft interests including embroidery – she particularly loves all things pop culture and a less traditional approach – The Simpsons and Rick & Morty are among her favourites to embroider. She has recently completed a silversmith workshop and hopes to expand her jewellery business with these new skills. When she’s not crafting, she’s usually fuelling her Harry Potter addiction with a Sunday film marathon and a couple of butter beers!

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