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Christmas cross stitch sets
Sets of tiny ornaments that share one palette: buy the floss once, stitch them all. Each mini is charted on its own page, ready for the tree, a gift tag or a card.
- Free with every order: beginner cheat sheet + 3 bonus minis
- Buy any 3+ patterns, save 25%
- Hearth Plus Extras in the download: stitch-time estimate, real-size page, progress tracker and finishing templates.
20 Christmas Animal Cross Stitch Patterns in Santa Hats
Set of 20each 33 x 34 · 2.4 x 2.4 in on 14 ct
50 Mini Christmas Ornament Patterns
Set of 50each 31-35 x 31 · 2.2-2.5 x 2.2 in on 14 ct
Mini Masterpieces Vol. 1
Set of 24each 40-52 x 40-52 · 2.9-3.7 x 2.9-3.7 in on 14 ct
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Christmas pattern bundles
Holiday Hearth Bundle
Christmas Heirlooms Bundle
Christmas Mini Sets Bundle
Christmas With a Twist Bundle
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Christmas & winter collections
Christmas Heirlooms5 patterns 
Christmas Mini Sets5 patterns 
Christmas With a Twist5 patterns 
Mini Masterpieces2 patterns 
Personalized Christmas5 patterns 
Cozy Christmas Ornaments5 patterns 
Gingerbread Lane5 patterns 
Folk Christmas Samplers5 patterns 
Winter Woodland5 patterns 
Snow Folk & Friends5 patterns 
Christmas Pets5 patterns Celebrating Hanukkah? See the Festival of Lights collection: menorahs, dreidels and folk stars in blue and gold.
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Christmas ornament cross stitch patterns
20 Christmas Animal Cross Stitch Patterns in Santa Hats
Set of 20each 33 x 34 · 2.4 x 2.4 in on 14 ct
50 Mini Christmas Ornament Patterns
Set of 50each 31-35 x 31 · 2.2-2.5 x 2.2 in on 14 ct
Snowy Village Row Sampler
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Free Christmas cross stitch patterns
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All Christmas & winter patterns
20 Christmas Animal Cross Stitch Patterns in Santa Hats
Set of 20each 33 x 34 · 2.4 x 2.4 in on 14 ct
Mini Masterpieces Bundle
Christmas With a Twist Bundle
Christmas Heirlooms Bundle
Personalized Christmas Bundle
50 Mini Christmas Ornament Patterns
Set of 50each 31-35 x 31 · 2.2-2.5 x 2.2 in on 14 ct
Christmas Mini Sets Bundle
Advent Calendar Cross Stitch Sampler
Snowy Village Row Sampler
Mini Masterpieces Vol. 1
Set of 24each 40-52 x 40-52 · 2.9-3.7 x 2.9-3.7 in on 14 ct
Personalized Christmas Stocking
Memorial Cardinal Ornament
Baby's First Christmas Ornament
Personalized Family Names Christmas Ornament
Our First Christmas Ornament
Personalized Pet Name Christmas Ornament
Set of 6each 57 x 57 · 4.1 x 4.1 in on 14 ct
Holiday Hearth Bundle
Christmas Pets Bundle
Cozy Christmas Ornaments Bundle
Gingerbread Lane Bundle
Snow Folk & Friends Bundle
Cat in a Stocking
Cocoa & Cookies
Gingerbread Cottage
Gingerbread Family
Gingerbread Man
Kitten in the Tree
Paw Print Bauble
Polar Bear Cub
Red Mitten
Robin on Holly
Sledding Bunny
Snowflake Trio
Snowman Family
Snowy Log Cabin
Striped Stocking
Folk Christmas Samplers Bundle
Winter Woodland Bundle
Advent Wreath
Deer Under Stars
Fox in the Snow
Joy Nordic Sampler
Peace on Earth Dove
Snowy Owl & Moon
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How to choose a Christmas pattern you'll actually finish
I've started more December projects than I care to admit, so here's what works in my house. If it's already December, pick an ornament or a mini: most are under 50 stitches across and stitch up in an evening or two on 14-count aida. If you have a few weeks, a gingerbread cottage or a snowy woodland scene is a lovely middle size. Samplers like the folk Christmas bands are the slow, heirloom kind, the ones you start with a cup of tea in November.
Every pattern comes with a full-color chart, a black & white symbol chart, a large print chart for tired evening eyes and a Pattern Keeper friendly PDF. Want to know how big it will be on your fabric? Pop the stitch count into the fabric & size calculator.
From the blog
Christmas stitching guides
Free Christmas Ornament Cross Stitch Patterns (PDF)
Three free, beginner-friendly Christmas ornament cross stitch patterns with clear charts, a small palette and almost no confetti. Instant PDF download.
How to Make Cross Stitch Ornaments (Easy, No-Sew Too)
Turn little stitched designs into handmade Christmas ornaments: flat felt-backed, stuffed and mini-hoop finishes, step by step, with free patterns.
15 Last-Minute Cross Stitch Gift Ideas You Can Still Finish
Quick cross stitch gift ideas you can make in an evening or a weekend: ornaments, tags, cards, bookmarks and mini hoops, with stitch times for each.
Christmas cross stitch questions
When should I start a Christmas cross stitch pattern?
For a small ornament, a weekend is plenty, even in mid-December. For a sampler or a bigger piece, start by early November if you want it framed or finished as a gift. Each pattern lists its stitch count and size, so you can plan honestly.
Are these Christmas patterns good for beginners?
Many are. Every pattern has an honest difficulty label, and the beginner ones use full cross stitches, a small palette and very little confetti. You can also browse all beginner cross stitch patterns.
Do I get a physical kit?
No, these are digital PDF patterns. You download them right after checkout and print at home or stitch from a tablet. Fabric, floss and hoop are not included; the floss key lists every DMC color you need.
Can I use the patterns in Pattern Keeper?
Yes. Every pattern includes a Pattern Keeper friendly PDF, plus full-color, black & white and large print charts.
Are there free Christmas cross stitch patterns?
Yes! A few little ornaments are free when you join The Hearth Letter. Find them on the free patterns page and in my free Christmas ornament guide.