Free Printable Counted Cross Stitch Pattern Sites

Counted cross stitch is a great way to relax and create beautiful items for your home and to give as gifts. These projects tend to be light in weight and are often more comfortable to work on then heavier knitted items.

I've found that many cross stitch patterns can easily be adapted to knitting projects. If you choose to do this, make sure you use knitting graph paper and chart out the project from the cross stitch page to make certain you will be satisfied with the results. Adjustment may need to be made.

Here are 10 sites with many counted cross stitch patterns that range from a beginners skill level to beyond to help you get started with this craft.

The Cross-Stitchers-Club.com

This website has an array of free downloadable counted cross stitch patterns. They range from the simple to moderate complexity. Currently, there are some designs that feature sea-side motifs. For the younger set, there are many fanciful creatures such as unicorns and dragons. The down side to this site is you must register as a member to this free site in order to obtain the free downloadable patterns.

Welcome to Our Home

This is a non-complex sign style counted cross stitch pattern. It can be made into a sign or plaque. It would be quick, easy and appreciated house warming gift to gift. It would also be useful as an anniversary gift.

Bookmarks

This is an About.com page that offers ten quick and easy bookmark patterns. These patterns are ideal for everyone on your gift list. Make certain when you are making them you make one for yourself. The bookmarks range from a adorable teacup style to one that reads, 'trashy novel'. These are perfect for summertime fun.

better-cross-stitch-patterns.com

Are you looking for a way to make you gifts extra special? Try personalizing them with one of the many free alphabet fonts found here. These would be lovely embroidered on the edge of a bathroom towel or pillow case for newlyweds. The time, thoughtfulness, and uniqueness of your stitching will be appreciated when you take the time to personalize an item and give it as a gift.

card-making-world.com

Perhaps a card with a decorative cross stitch piece on prominent display would do the trick for you. If so this is the place to go. There are a limited number of small, easy cross stitch pieces that are available for free. Free registration is available at the site; this will give you assess to even more designs

Free Patterns Online

This is a must see site. There is an abundance of patterns here with a variety of choices: alphabets in various fonts, animals, flowers, religious motifs, baby 'stuff' (for lack of a better word), holiday patterns, border, teacher items, college logos and more. The patterns range from simple to more complex; however, most cross stitchers can do these.

HobbyLocco.com

This site features small holiday patterns. These patterns would be great to snap into a small frame. Once in the frame, glue felt on the back and a loop for a simple quick ornament or something to brighten the home at Valentines Day, the 4^th of July, Christmas or Easter.

DMC Threads

This site offers patterns for the more intermediate to advanced stitcher. Silk embroidery floss can be purchased at the site for a luxurious experience in stitching. Currently, there is a pattern for a beautiful oriental peony flower with butterfly that is in an oriental style as well as several other free patterns. If you join the site, there are many more free patterns to be had.

Cross Stitch Academy

This site offers only a few choices of free patterns. However, don't count it out because the selection is small. There is an adorable bunny with a hyacinth, baby items, and a charming bouquet of flowers. This site is worth a look.

Clare's Celtic Cornucopia

These patterns are to die for. They are beautiful and range from the simple to the more complete. The more complex ones are worth the time and effort. Type the words 'free cross stitch pattern' into the search box here and these will not disappoint.