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40+ Free Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns and Projects

When the holidays come around, crafters start to think about gifts they can make for friends and family.

One of the things that many who enjoy needlework can do is the gentle art of cross-stitching.

Cross stitch is a type of embroidery in which X-shaped stitches are hand-sewn with embroidery floss on a piece of even-weave fabric, such as linen or an easily counted fabric known as Aida cloth.

Another type of cross stitch is done on preprinted pieces of fabric where the Xs are marked.

See the cross stitch topic page to learn more about the art of cross stitch.

The projects on this page are counted cross stitch on even weave fabrics where the center of the project is marked, and stitches are counted from the center point using a grid.

What Christmas projects can I make with cross stitch?

  • Christmas ornaments
  • Bookmarks
  • Pieces to be framed, mounted, used as jar toppers, etc.
  • Christmas cards
  • Gift tags
  • Pincushion

The projects listed can all be found below!

Popular Christmas Motifs

The projects below feature various holiday motifs. Some are traditional, such as snowmen, and others are novel ideas, like Christmas cats.

The motifs included below are:

  • Wreaths
  • Sleds
  • Snowmen
  • Stockings
  • Snowflakes
  • Angels
  • Stars
  • Santa
  • Trees
  • Truck with holiday tree
  • Candles
  • Christmas trumpets
  • And more!

There are so many fun and festive cross stitch patterns to browse through. Don't miss my favorite, the Jingle All The Way Bauble, brought to us by our affiliate, DMC. The gorgeous Christmas bulb sparkles with gold DMC floss and has the words "Jingle All the Way" embroidered below it.

For those interested in making Christmas ornaments from cross stitch, the designs below include a Christmas train, angel and birdhouse.

There are just too many more Christmas cross stitch projects to mention! Scroll down to find one that lights a spark in your heart!

40+ Free Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns and Projects

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A Merry Little Christmas House

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A fun and cute cross stitch pattern. Affiliate Link to Fat Quarter Shop

Angel Ornament

Set of three cross stitch Christmas patterns to make angel ornaments with the letters of JOY stitched onto them. AOK Corral

Angel Tree Ornament

Free pattern and instructions for making a 3D angel ornament to hang on the tree. Gather How

Birdhouse Ornament

A cute free, cross-stitch Christmas ornament. Click the link on the page to view and print the downloadable pdf cross stitch pattern of this tutorial. Pinwheel Ponders

Candy Cane Bookmark

This cross-stitch bookmark would make great gifts for Christmas for reading enthusiasts. Bev's Country Cottage

Cat In The Winter Window

An adorable cross stitch pattern with a winter and holiday theme. Cross Stitching

Christmas Angel

A lovely Christmas free cross-stitch angel holding a star pattern. Told In the Garden

Christmas Card

This tutorial is for making a cross stitch Christmas card. And you can download 6 free mini cross stitch patterns you can use to make your cross stitch Christmas cards! Hannanah Hand Makes

Christmas Cardinal

This free pattern features a Christmas cardinal perched on a holly branch. Crossed Wing Collection

Christmas Characters

This free cross stitch pattern would make a great bookmark, gift tag or card. Stitch People

Christmas Ornaments Cross Stitch Patterns

You can make cute Christmas baubles with this set of six cross stitch patterns. Get ALL FREE printable patterns! Hugs Are Fun

Christmas Pin Cushion

This cute pin cushion will be as fun to make as it is to display and use! Caron Collection

Christmas Sampler

Stitch up this mini Christmas cross-stitch pattern to get into the holiday spirit. The Spruce Crafts

Christmas Sled Picture

Slide back into days of Christmas past with this nostalgic counted cross-stitch scene celebrating the snowy fun with a sled to be had at Christmas. Herrschners

Christmas Snowman

Cute country-inspired snowman cross stitch pattern. Free Cross Stitch Patterns

Christmas Stockings

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**Note: The pattern is free. Click on the pattern only free tab. Create some jolly Christmas stockings with this free pattern. Affiliate Link to DMC

Christmas Train

ChoCho! This free cross stitch pattern makes an adorable train ornament to hang on the tree. AOK Corral

Christmas Tree

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Savor the holiday spirit by including this Christmas tree cross stitch pattern in your holiday decor. Affiliate Link to Fat Quarter Shop

Christmas Tree

This classic Christmas tree is a great project to cross stitch to celebrate the holiday season. Carol's Cross Stitch

Christmas Trumpets Border

Free cross stitch chart. Nancy Spruance Designs

ChristmasTime

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This pattern was beautiful and easy to make with a minimal number of flosses, resulting in a cheerful and festive piece just in time for the holidays! Affiliate Link to Fat Quarter Shop

Computer Santa

Great holiday cross-stitch chart for the office. Bev's Country Cottage

Eleven Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns

Here are eleven traditional Christmas-themed patterns for you to stitch. Cross Stitch Craze

Holiday Bookmarks PDF

Set of three cross stitch Christmas patterns to make bookmarks - a tree, a candle and mittens. Janlynn

Holiday Snow Christmas Ornament

This is an eye-catching vibrant Christmas ornament. Caron Collection

Jingle All The Way Bauble

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**Note: The pattern is free. Click on the pattern only free tab. Create a shimmering bauble with this free cross stitch pattern. Affiliate Link to DMC

Meowy Christmas Picture

With this cross stitch pattern, you can stitch up a festive feline that is ready to wish you a “Meowy Christmas!” Herrschners

Merry Christmas Pattern

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**Note: The pattern is free. Click on the pattern only free tab. This festive design is a evergreen tree on a truck with the words, "Merry Christmas". Affiliate Link to DMC

Miniature Christmas Wreath

Stitch mini wreath baubles for your Christmas tree with this charming seasonal cross stitch pattern. Gather How

Poinsettia Beauty

Poinsettias are the flower of the Christmas season. Here is a free poinsettia cross stitch pattern for you to enjoy. Carrie of Free Patterns Online

Rudolph Pattern

Stitch up a Christmas decoration with this free pattern of Rudolph. Free Patterns Online

Rudolph Pattern

Bring the festive magic to life with this adorable reindeer cross-stitch design featuring Rudolph and his bright red nose! Gathered How

Santa Chart

An adorable santa chart for cross stitching - free. Free Patterns Online

Small Christmas Patterns

This page has small and medium size Christmas cross stitch patterns to download. By Scout901 at Hug Pages

Smiling Santa

A pocket-watch ornament can be made for a tree or as a jar topper. Kreinik

Snow Globe

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**Note: The pattern is free. Click on the pattern only free tab. Capture the magic of Christmas with this traditional snow globe cross stitch design. Affiliate Link to DMC

Snowflake Pattern PDF

A free beautiful and elegant snowflake pattern. Country Living

Starry Christmas Ornaments

Here is a set of two star cross stitch designs to make into Christmas ornaments to hang on the tree. Flamingo Toes

Stocking Chart

A nice holiday design for cross stitchers. Free Patterns Online

Three Gift Tags

Make these fun and easy Christmas gift tags with a tree, candy cane and stars. Free Patterns Online

Tiny Reindeer and Star

It's fast and fun to create something with this free cross stitch pattern. Bev's Country Cottage

Victorian Cottage Ornament

Capture the beauty of a Victorian cottage with this charming cross stitch pattern. Nancy Spruance Designs

Warm and Cozy

You'll love this cozy cross stitch pattern that features a mug of beverage, cookies and holiday items. Gathered How

Wreath Pattern PDF

Stitch up this cute pattern featuring a decorated wreath with bow and hearts. Janlynn





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