Take your first steps into cross stitching with our free simple cross stitch patterns, which are all suitable for beginners.
Author: Fiona Baker
Escape to the coast with these free boats at sea cross stitch patterns designed by Debra Page
Enjoy making your very own cross stitched sofa armrest organiser with pockets to store your remotes, books, accessories, crafting supplies more as you settle down in front of the TV. Find a pretty floral cross stitch pattern, designed by Heather Nugent, in issue 362 (September 2025) of The World of Cross Stitching magazine. Order online for delivery whilst stocks last, or download a digital issue today. The nature-inspired cross stitch design includes three different colour schemes to choose from, with a key for each to use alongside a black and white chart. Or it’s easy to pick your own thread colours to coordinate with your…
Ever wanted to personalise your stitched projects with names or letter initials? Learn all about alphabets in our complete guide to cross stitch letters.
Download our free lamb cross stitch pattern and see the cute lamb cross stitch patterns you can buy online, too
You’ll love stitching up an interactive cross stitch SAL calendar, designed by Durene Jones – download the border pattern here to get started!
New to cross stitch? Learn all about what makes counted cross stitch so versatile and how to stitch your first pattern today!
We show you how to display your cross stitch in a handy wooden keyring using the exclusive kit with your issue 344 (April 2024) of The World of Cross Stitching magazine.
We show you how to make a 3D snowman hanging for your Christmas tree using the exclusive kit with your issue 340 (Special 2023) of The World of Cross Stitching magazine.
Your gift with The World of Cross Stitching issue 332 (May 2023) is a 2-in-1 frame kit to make pretty wall art for your home.


