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Three badger cross-stitch patterns side by side: a badger carrying a big pink blossom, a badger wizard in a leafy hat and patchwork cloak, and a badger hugging a glass mug of spiced cider

Badger Cross-Stitch Patterns: A Flower Delivery, a Wizard and a Mug of Cider

Three free badger cross-stitch patterns compared by size, stitch count and colors — a badger carrying a peony, a woodland wizard and a cider-hugging badger.

Three fox cross-stitch patterns side by side: a red fox curled asleep in a ring of autumn leaves, a red fox in a green scarf holding a maple leaf, and a goggle-wearing fox explorer in a green coat

Fox Cross-Stitch Patterns: Six Free Charts, From a Hallway Fox to a Celtic Explorer

Six free fox cross-stitch patterns compared by size, stitch count and difficulty — a scarf-wearing fall fox, a fox asleep in leaves, a Celtic explorer and more.

Three autumn cross-stitch patterns in a row: a baby Highland cow among oak leaves, a red panda holding an acorn lantern, and a badger hugging a mug of spiced cider

Fall Animal Cross-Stitch Patterns: Highland Cows, Red Pandas & Cozy Mugs

Free fall cross-stitch patterns starring animals — a baby Highland cow in oak leaves, a red panda with an acorn lantern, a badger with spiced cider and more.

Three cross-stitch patterns for a child's room: an elf child sleeping on a blue crescent moon with an owl, a fox lying on its tummy drawing with a crayon, and a baby raccoon holding a big cookie

Cross-Stitch Patterns for a Nursery or Kids' Room

Free nursery cross-stitch patterns — an elf child asleep on the moon, a fox drawing with a crayon, a raccoon with a cookie, and how to choose one.

Three large cross-stitch patterns side by side: a gray wolf among pastel pine trees, a red fox peeking around a wooden door, and two penguins exchanging a gift under pink hearts

How to Plan a Large Cross-Stitch Project (15,000+ Stitches)

Fabric size, floss and dye lots, frames and stitching order for big cross-stitch patterns — with real numbers from 15,000 to 37,000-stitch charts.

Three witchy Halloween cross-stitch patterns: a black kitten carrying jack-o'-lanterns, a fluffy kitten in a witch hat beside a skull, and an old witch holding a goblin over her cauldron

Witchy Halloween Cross-Stitch: Black Cats, Cauldrons & a Skull or Two

Free witchy Halloween cross-stitch patterns: a black kitten with jack-o'-lanterns, a witch kitten with a skull, and a cackling witch at her cauldron.

Four woodland-fantasy cross-stitch characters in a row: a Celtic-knot-tailed fox in goggles and a green coat, a hooded fawn with a staff, a badger wizard in a leaf hat, and a small hooded druid in a Celtic-knot cloak

Cozy Woodland Fantasy: Fox, Badger & Druid Cross-Stitch Patterns

A round-up of woodland-fantasy cross-stitch patterns — a Celtic explorer fox, a badger wizard, a fawn shaman, and a wee druid, all in richly shaded forest tones.

Three kawaii Halloween cross-stitch characters: a pastel ghost with a flower crown, a yellow duckling in a ghost costume holding a jack-o'-lantern candy pail, and a black kitten in a witch hat flying on a broomstick

Kawaii Halloween Cross-Stitch: Cute Costumed Critters (Not Scary!)

Kawaii Halloween cross-stitch patterns for a not-scary October — a duckling in a ghost costume, a witch cat on a broomstick, and more cute seasonal designs.

Pixel-art cross-stitch designs of a capybara in a sun hat, a grumpy koala with coffee, a penguin in a Hawaiian shirt, and a sloth sipping a coconut cocktail

Funny Animal Cross-Stitch: Capybaras, Sloths & More for a Laugh

A round-up of character-driven, humor-first animal cross-stitch patterns — capybaras on vacation, grumpy koalas, and sloths living two very different lives.

A grid of pixel-art ocean and garden animal cross-stitch pattern previews

Ocean & Garden Critters: Small-Scale Animal Cross-Stitch Patterns

A crowned pixel-art seahorse, a leaping dolphin, and a nursery-friendly bumblebee — small animal cross-stitch patterns for coastal and garden decor.

A grid of pixel-art cross-stitch flower and houseplant pattern previews

Small-Space Botanical Cross-Stitch: Flowers, Succulents & Houseplants

Pixel-art florals and houseplant patterns for every corner of a plant-filled home, from single-stem quick stitches to a statement bonsai piece.

A grid of pixel-art kawaii food cross-stitch pattern previews

Kawaii Cross-Stitch: Cute Food Patterns to Stitch This Weekend

Smiling burgers, a sprinkle-covered pizza slice, and a steaming coffee mug — pixel-art kawaii food patterns for kitchen decor and quick gifts.

A grid of colorful pixel-art style cross-stitch pattern previews

The Complete Guide to Pixel Art Cross-Stitch

What pixel art cross-stitch actually is, why it's having a moment in 2026, and how to choose fabric count for crisp, clean pixel edges.

A finished floral cross-stitch piece displayed in a wooden embroidery hoop next to another framed in a black picture frame

5 Ways to Finish and Display Your Stitched Piece

From embroidery hoops to full framing — simple, affordable ways to turn a finished cross-stitch into wall-ready decor.

A printed cross-stitch pattern chart with a color key next to a partially-stitched piece in an embroidery hoop

How to Read a Cross-Stitch Chart

Symbols, grids, and color keys explained — everything you need to confidently follow your first pattern chart.

Flat-lay of Aida cloth, linen fabric, an embroidery hoop, and skeins of colorful embroidery floss

Choosing Your First Cross-Stitch Fabric

Aida, evenweave, linen — a beginner's guide to picking the right fabric count and material for your first project.