If you want to learn to cross stitch, I'd love to help. These are my friendly, illustrated guides, written the way I'd explain things if you were sitting next to me on the sofa. Start with the Cozy Beginner's Guide for every basic stitch in clear diagrams, or grab the free Quick-Start Cheat Sheet: eight printable pages on fabric counts, needles, strands and skein estimates.
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Cross stitch guides for finishing and family stitching
Once you have a few finishes, the Cross Stitch Finishing Guide shows you how to turn them into gifts: hoop backs, flat and stuffed ornaments, biscornu and bookmarks, with step-by-step diagrams.
Stitch With Your Kids is the family guide I wish I'd had. It has age-by-age tips, safety notes, a craft-night plan, three tiny patterns and printables, so you can share the hobby with your little ones.
All the guides are instant PDF downloads you can print or read on a tablet. The beginner's guide comes in US Letter and A4 and includes a free starter pattern. For more help, the Start here page pulls together my favorite beginner posts.
Good to know
Are these patterns a physical kit?
No, these are digital PDF patterns. You download them instantly after checkout. Fabric, thread and hoop are not included, and each pattern lists exactly which DMC colors you need.
Are they suitable for beginners?
Every pattern has an honest difficulty label. Beginner patterns use a small palette, full cross stitches only and very little confetti, so they are lovely first projects.
Can I use Pattern Keeper?
Yes. Every pattern includes a Pattern Keeper friendly PDF along with the full-color and black & white charts.
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