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Free cross stitch patterns
Many of our older patterns are now available for free.
Go to a section and scroll to the bottom of the page to see which ones have been released as free downloads.
Anchor
Anchor
This little pattern is charted from an antique bookmark. The anchor was stitched in cross stitch on punched paper, then sewed on a ribbon.
In the Victorian era, an anchor was a symbol of hope and was often paired with a heart, and cross to symbolize: Faith, Hope, Love.
Free download: Anchor
Sleep well dear guest
Sleep well dear guest
This pattern is a replica of a vintage cross-stitched poem, the embroidery is quite large and was at one time framed.
The original was stitched on loose evenweave, and features a poem written by Ellen Maria Huntington Gates (1835 –1920).
Free download: Sleep well dear guest
Needleroll​
Needleroll​
Stitch this sweet little rose needleroll, the pattern is free and there is a tutorial with
photos on the blog:
https://roland-designs.blogspot.com/2021/07/needleroll.html
Free download: Needleroll
Tough times...
March 2020 - The worldwide Corona virus pandemic is forcing us all indoors, with many sick and quarantined we do what we can to wash our hands and keep our distance, nevertheless we also worry for our loved ones and the long-term consequences of this crisis…
It is good to remember that the human race is tough, we have survived natural disasters, wars, famines, sicknesses, we are strong and resilient!
Design Area: 88 x 53 stitches
If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida: 6,28" x 3,78" / 16 x 9,6 cm
Free download: Tough times
One cat....
This pattern features a quotation from Hemingway, and original art work by Laura Martin.
Design Area: (118 x 97 stitches)
8,4 ' x 6,9 ', or 21,4 x 17, 6 cm on 14 ct aida or 28 ct linen.
Free download: One cat...
Tønsberg tower
This cross stitch pattern features the Tønsberg tower which was raised in 1888, as a memorial to the original fortress build in the 13 th century by king Haakon Haakonson.
Tønsberg dates back to 871 AD, and believed to be the oldest Norwegian town. Once it was an important trading center, harbor and the place where kings were proclaimed.
A perfect little project to stitch and frame as a souvenir of a visit to Tønsberg, or a wonderful gift for a friend or relative who comes from/ or adores Norway.
Cross stitch, half cross stitch and backstitch.
Design Area: 80 x 91 stitches
If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure :
5,71" x 6,50" / 14.5 x 16.3 cm
Download: Tønsberg tower
Small rose
A pretty rose for you to stitch.
Download: Small rose
"I love cats" - Bookmark
This cute little bookmark is a great way to use up those leftover bits of linen or aida.
The pattern is also adaptable for filet crochet, by leaving ‘blank’ the blue spaces.
Bookmarks: 82 x 27 stitches
If stitched on 28 ct linen/ 14 ct aida the pattern will measure :
5,8" x 1,9" / 14,8 x 4,9 cm
Download: I love cats - Bookmark
Easter lamb
A sweet little lamb, and clover border.
Download: Easter lamb.pdf
Sajou pansies
Free sampler
Cross stitch for children
Free cross stitch patterns for children (or new beginners)
Instructions for teachers/parents:
Cross stitch for children. Instructions.pdf
Cross stitch set 1 - Easy:
Nannette's sampler
Folk style American sampler.
The original stitched sampler belongs to a kind lady called Nannette, who agreed to share the re-charted pattern with all of us.
Download : Nannette's sampler.pdf
17th of May, Norwegian flag
Different easy stitch Norwegian flag cross stitch motif, each little flag will only take about 1 hour to stitch.
Perfect for cards, place cards, plastic canvas brooches, knitted ornaments, HAMA beads, etc...
Download : Norwegian flag_page01.png
'La lykken gro som gresset bak do!’
This pattern features a fun, typical Norwegian saying.
‘La lykken gro som gresset bak do!’
For the non-Norwegian speakers, the saying directly translates as:
‘ Let happiness grow like grass behind the toilet’
Here it makes reference to the outdoor latrines many Norwegians are still familiar with since many keep a family 'hytte' ( cabin ) in the mountains for skiing holidays, or to get away from their busy lives and enjoy the beautiful nature.
Download: La lykken gro
Tudor rose
A sweet little rose for filet crochet, intarsia knitting, cross stitch, etc....
Download : Tudor rose.pdf
Tiny motifs
A small collection of monochrome patterns perfect for cross stitch, bead work and filet crochet.
Download : Tiny motifs.pdf
Cross and roses
Little cross and roses pattern is inspired from an antique bookmark.
The original was stitched in half cross stitch on stitching paper.
Download:Cross bookmark.pdf
A little rose
The hunter
A classic theme - The hunter, and deer.
Perfect for cross stitch, and filet crochet.
Download : Hunter.pdf
Victorian card
Russian eagle
I don't do mornings
A cute little lazy kitty for you to stitch + a little wise word sampler.
Download : I don't do mornings.pdf
Autism awareness ribbon
Cross stitch envelope
Pattern for a floral envelope, the flowers are from an old hand painted berlin woolwork chart.
Download :Envelope.pdf
Valentine 2009
Make a valentine card from an original hand painted Berlin woolwork chart
Download :Valentine 2009.pdf
Berlin woolwork
Little sampler composed from fragments of hand painted Berlin woolwork charts.
( Circa 1850-1860 )
Download :parrot and border.pdf
Beautiful crochet rose tutorial
These roses are really easy to make, a wonderful way to use up leftover yarn.
Download :rose tutorial.pdf
Autism awareness pamphlet
As a mother of 2 children with autism it is often tiresome to have to give the full explanatory speech to everyone you meet. So I put together some basic information into an A4 size pamphlet that can be printed and given away to people we meet.
You are welcome to print it, add your favorite website link, or personalise it as needed.
If you have any comments, suggestions or would like to translate it, just contact me.
Download in English : Autism awareness pamphlet.pdf
Download in French : L'autisme.pdf
Hardanger centerpiece from 1909
Hardanger doily from the 1909, April edition of " The modern Priscilla "
Download :Hardanger centerpiece.pdf
French calendar
This pattern was re-charted from an old French lacis book.
It's perfect for cross stitch, bead, tapestry or filet crochet.
Download : calendrier.pdf