Free Cross Stitch Resources
Whether you’re picking up a needle for the very first time or returning to cross stitch after a long break, you’re in the right place. I created these free cross stitch resources to help you stitch with confidence and enjoy every step of the process.
From beginner-friendly guides and printable checklists to free cross stitch patterns and practical tools, these downloads are designed to make your stitching journey easier, more organized, and more enjoyable.
Simply choose the resource you need and download it instantly.
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A Little Note About These Free Resources
I’m delighted to share these cross stitch guides, patterns, and tools with you. They are free for your personal use, so you’re welcome to download, print, and enjoy them at home.
Please do not resell, redistribute, or upload any Autmly files elsewhere. If you’d like to share them with a friend, simply send them a link to this page so they can download their own copy.
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Guides
Cross Stitching for Complete Beginners
A step-by-step PDF guide for anyone new to cross stitch.
If you’ve always wanted to learn cross stitch but didn’t know where to start, this beginner guide is for you.
Perfect for complete beginners who want a clear and friendly introduction to counted cross stitch.
How to Cross Stitch
Printable PDF instructions for starting your first project.
This practical instruction guide takes you through the essential steps of cross stitching, from reading a chart to making your very first stitch.
Organization
DMC Thread Inventory Excel Sheet
Keep track of your DMC floss collection.
If you have a growing collection of DMC threads, this Excel spreadsheet will help you stay organized.
The inventory includes all colors from the official 2025 DMC color chart and features three sections - complete DMC color list, sorted by thread number and sorted by color family exactly as in the official DMC catalogue.
Cross Stitch Checklist
A printable one-page checklist for starting your project.
Not sure what you need to start cross stitching?
This handy checklist covers the basic steps and it’s perfect for first-time stitchers.