Where to find free cross stitch patterns PDF
The pattern libraries we love: thread makers, magazine designers and independent shops that hand over a real PDF chart.
- Cross stitch patterns by DMC (opens in a new tab)
The thread maker giving away its own designs, with DMC numbers already on the key. The most reliable place to start.
- Magazine charts from The World of Cross Stitching (opens in a new tab)
Its whole back archive, with charts from designers including Lesley Teare and Durene Jones. Professionally drawn and properly keyed.
- Designer charts by Lesley Teare (opens in a new tab)
One of the leading names in UK needlework magazines, posting to her own blog. Each chart comes as a PDF with a separate floss key.
- Modern patterns by Tiny Modernist (opens in a new tab)
Clean samplers, seasonal motifs and small biscornus. One click per chart, nothing asked in return.
- Sampler patterns at Fat Quarter Shop (opens in a new tab)
A quilting shop with a surprisingly deep free cross stitch shelf, right down to charity stitch alongs. Every one sits behind a Download Free PDF button.
- The pattern library at LoveCrafts (opens in a new tab)
Charts from DMC, Anchor, Zweigart and independent designers, all searchable in one place. Patterns land in an account rather than downloading on the spot.
- Cross stitch patterns by Anchor (opens in a new tab)
Published at zero cost with no account needed. Filter to cross stitch, since the collection spans several crafts.
- Game and pop culture charts by Lord Libidan (opens in a new tab)
Also home to 53 free alphabets and the best free reference material written about the craft.
- Gaming and anime charts by Sirithre (opens in a new tab)
Handed out through Ko-fi at no charge. Change the colors, share it with a friend, and sell the finished piece.
Stitch What You Downloaded
A downloaded PDF, without the printout
Once you have a chart, open the PDF in Crossie. It reads the grid, matches the symbols back to DMC floss, and hands you a pattern you can tap off stitch by stitch. Your place is saved as you go, so a free chart works the same way as any pattern you made yourself.
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Keep Your Place
Never lose the row you were on
Tap off each stitch as you make it and Crossie saves your place as you go. Every pattern carries its own progress, so you can have several pieces on the go and pick any of them back up mid row.