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A growing collection of free patterns, tutorials, and step-by-step lessons across seven needlework techniques
Your Free Pattern Library
If you're passionate about exploring the beautiful world of hand embroidery, you've come to the right place!
This page offers a treasure trove of free hand embroidery designs, perfect for a range of techniques including blackwork, cross-stitch, hardanger, and more.
Whether you're a beginner looking for easy patterns or an experienced stitcher seeking intricate designs, there's something for everyone. The beauty of these patterns lies not only in their variety but also in their adaptability — there's something for every needlework technique, be it cross-stitch, blackwork, or even bargello needlepoint.
Jump straight to a technique below, or scroll through and see what catches your eye.
Free Blackwork Embroidery Patterns
Blackwork is a beautiful and intricate hand embroidery technique that uses a single colour of thread to create stunning patterns. Explore these free blackwork patterns perfect for beginners and experts alike.
Blackwork harvest time design
Free Cross Stitch Patterns
Cross stitch is one of the simplest forms of hand embroidery. Here are some fun and easy free cross stitch designs you can try today.
Free Assisi rose pattern
Free Surface Embroidery Patterns
Surface embroidery allows for more creativity and texture in your designs. Here are some delightful free surface embroidery designs.
Free redwork hen pattern
Free Hardanger Embroidery Lessons and Patterns
Hardanger embroidery is a unique needlework technique that combines counted thread and cutwork. Follow these free Hardanger lessons to master this beautiful skill.
Free Hardanger bookmark pattern
Free Needlepoint Patterns
Needlepoint offers a world of creative possibilities with canvas work. Try these free needlepoint designs to add colour and texture to your projects.
Free Bargello Christmas bell pattern
Free Whitework Embroidery Designs
Whitework embroidery is a classic and elegant technique. Start with these free whitework designs.
Pulled thread whitework design
Follow the Complete Sampler
Work through all seven bands to build a beautiful whitework sampler, learning a new technique with each one.
Free Stumpwork and Needlelace Patterns
Stumpwork is a raised embroidery technique that brings designs to life. Try these free stumpwork and needlelace patterns to add dimension to your work.
Stumpwork bunny project
Pick a Pattern and Begin
Every finished project started with a single stitch — and every technique on this page is waiting for you to try it.
Whether you choose an intricate blackwork motif, a colourful cross stitch design, or the delicate beauty of whitework, every pattern here is completely free and comes with step-by-step guidance to help you succeed.
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