Free Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns

24 original christmas charts. Free PDFs, no signup. CC0 artwork license.

Size uses the longer side of the full chart grid. Difficulty is an editorial estimate.

24 patterns

Choosing and finishing your christmas pattern

Choose a Christmas chart by its finish before choosing its colors. A single bauble or snow crystal works well as a flat hanging ornament. A tall tree or candle suits a card aperture, while the village and sampler offer more room for a framed piece. Look at the occupied stitch bounds on the detail page: the surrounding blank chart cells are useful for counting, but they are not a sewing allowance.

For a first seasonal project, a small solid tree is easier to follow than a branching snowflake with many short runs. Pale snow and candle details depend on their darker edges, so keep that contrast if you substitute threads. On 14-count Aida the crosses are larger and easy to see; on 18-count the same chart makes a smaller ornament. Try the dimensions in the fabric calculator before buying an aperture card or cutting backing fabric.

Open the chart in the editor if you want to change the ornament colors or move lettering. When finishing a card, secure the reverse threads and mount the cloth without stretching the grid out of square. A padded ornament needs extra cloth for the back, seam and hanging loop; those construction pieces are not supplied by the counted chart.

Calculate your fabric size or open a christmas chart in the editor. Read the CC0 free-use scope.

Are these charts only for red and green thread?

No. You may substitute colors. Preserve a clear light-dark difference around snow, candle wax and small lettering.

Does a card chart include a folding template?

No. It supplies counted stitches. Measure the stitched bounds and choose your card aperture and mounting allowance separately.