Christmas tree
13 × 16 stitches · 5 colors
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Free Christmas cross stitch patterns
Small Christmas motifs for ornaments, cards and gifts. Every chart opens with its DMC color list; change the colors and download a PDF.
Christmas motifs you can finish in an evening
These motifs are under 16 stitches, about 1.2 inches (3 cm) on 14 count Aida. They suit tree ornaments, Christmas cards, stocking tags and cookie tin lids.
Christmas star
12 × 12 stitches · 2 colors
Open and editChristmas bauble
12 × 13 stitches · 4 colors
Open and editSnowflake
13 × 13 stitches · 3 colors
Open and editCandy cane
9 × 14 stitches · 2 colors
Open and editGingerbread man
13 × 15 stitches · 4 colors
Open and editChristmas stocking
11 × 13 stitches · 3 colors
Open and editSnowman
11 × 15 stitches · 5 colors
Open and editHow do I start?
Pick a motif
A tree, bauble, snowman or snowflake; cards show stitch and color counts.
Make it your own
Change the colors, place several motifs on one fabric or add a name.
Stitch and track
Download a symbol PDF or mark your stitches on screen.
Frequently asked questions
Are these Christmas cross stitch patterns free?
Yes. Opening, editing, downloading a PDF and tracking your stitching are free.
How long does a small Christmas motif take?
The motifs on this page have about 100–150 stitches. Most take one or two evenings, depending on your pace.
How do I finish one as an ornament?
Trim the stitched piece with a 1 cm (⅜ in) margin, back it with felt by gluing or sewing, and add a ribbon loop. On plastic canvas the edges will not fray.
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