Cross Stitch Patterns Design

Get stitching with this great selection of free cross stitch charts and patterns

How to design your own cross stitch pattern?

What you will need:

a picture to convert to cross stitch

tracing graph paper

markers or coloured pencils

a floss shade card

1. Choose a tracing graph paper which correspond in size to the fabric count you will use (the higher the count, the more detailed your design will be). You can download and print it here for free.

2. Lay the tracing graph paper over the image you would like to convert and redraw the image by colouring the grid squares.

3. Add backstitch lines, french knots or beads.

4. Use a shade card to match thread colours and make a simple chart key with thread numbers.

5. Now you can stitch your design!

You can print these grids on A4 white paper or tracing paper. Enjoy!