Cute pixel art motifs
Free Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns
These free Christmas cross stitch patterns are small pixel art motifs, drawn stitch by stitch with friendly faces and a full DMC thread list for each one.
Stitch one on its own for a Christmas card, a hanging ornament or a gift tag, or open it in the Xstitchify editor to recolour it, add a name, or combine several motifs into a festive sampler.
Every original chart below has a free PDF download with its thread key. No account or credits needed. Use Open in editor to customise a copy.
Christmas Stocking Cross Stitch Pattern
A smiling red stocking with a snowy white cuff, a green heel and toe and a loop for hanging. Stitch it on a card or turn it into a mini stocking ornament.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC 699 Green
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC White
Christmas Tree Cross Stitch Pattern
A happy green tree with a gold star on top, bright baubles and a little brown trunk. Small enough for a card, an ornament or a gift tag.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC 433 Brown Med
- DMC 972 Canary Deep
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC 3850 Green Bright Dk
- DMC White
Bauble Cross Stitch Pattern
A round red Christmas bauble with a gold band, a shiny highlight and a rosy-cheeked smile. Lovely as a hanging ornament.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC 725 Topaz Med Lt
- DMC 729 Old Gold Medium
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC White
Santa Cross Stitch Pattern
Father Christmas with a fluffy white beard, a white moustache, a red hat with a bobble and a pink nose.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC 352 Coral Light
- DMC 754 Peach Light
- DMC 762 Pearl Gray Vy Lt
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC White
Snowman Cross Stitch Pattern
A snowman in a black top hat and a red scarf, with a carrot nose and coal buttons. Quick to stitch for a card or gift tag.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC 815 Garnet Medium
- DMC 970 Pumpkin Light
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC White
Penguin Cross Stitch Pattern
A round little penguin wearing a Santa hat, with a yellow beak and feet and rosy cheeks. A sweet one for children's cards.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC 972 Canary Deep
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Vy Dk
- DMC White
Robin Cross Stitch Pattern
A plump robin redbreast with a holly sprig on its head, a pale belly and a tiny beak. A classic British Christmas card design.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC 699 Green
- DMC 840 Beige Brown Med
- DMC 946 Burnt Orange Med
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC 3862 Mocha Beige Dark
- DMC 3865 Winter White
Gingerbread Man Cross Stitch Pattern
A gingerbread man with white icing on his arms and legs, red and green gumdrop buttons and a big smile. Perfect for a kitchen hoop.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC 699 Green
- DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dk
- DMC 976 Golden Brown Med
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC White
Christmas Present Cross Stitch Pattern
A red gift box with a gold ribbon, a bow on top and a happy face. Stitch it as a gift tag or recolour the ribbon to match your wrapping.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC 725 Topaz Med Lt
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC White
Reindeer Cross Stitch Pattern
A reindeer face with branching antlers, floppy ears and a shiny red nose. Great for a festive ornament or a card.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC 434 Brown Light
- DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dk
- DMC 945 Tawny
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC White
Holly Cross Stitch Pattern
Two spiky holly leaves and three red berries, the biggest one smiling. Use it as a corner motif on a Christmas card.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC 699 Green
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC White
Candy Cane Cross Stitch Pattern
A classic hooked candy cane in bold red and white stripes. A simple, quick stitch and an easy first project for a beginner.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC White
Santa Hat Cross Stitch Pattern
A floppy red Santa hat with a fluffy white brim, a bobble on the tip and a cheeky face. Quick to stitch for a gift tag.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC White
Christmas Star Cross Stitch Pattern
A plump gold star with a smiling face and little white sparkles. Stitch it as a tree ornament or across the top of a card.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 725 Topaz Med Lt
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC White
Christmas Pudding Cross Stitch Pattern
A round Christmas pudding topped with white icing and a sprig of holly, with dark currants dotted through. A very British card design.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC 433 Brown Med
- DMC 699 Green
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC 3371 Black Brown
- DMC White
Ways to use these Christmas motifs
Christmas cards
A 32 x 32 motif stitches up at about 2.3 inches square on 14-count Aida, a comfortable fit for a card aperture.
Ornaments
Stitch on 14-count Aida, back it with felt and add a ribbon loop for the tree.
Gift tags
Use 16 or 18-count fabric for a smaller, finer motif on a tag or a parcel.
A festive sampler
Open a motif in the editor, resize the canvas and add more motifs to build a row of Christmas characters.
Want to add a name or a message? Browse cross stitch fonts, or work out your fabric size.
Frequently asked questions
Are these Christmas cross stitch patterns free?
Yes. Every motif on this page is free to open, edit and stitch from in the Xstitchify editor.
How big is each motif when stitched?
Each pattern lists its size in stitches and its finished size on 14-count Aida. A 32 x 32 motif is about 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) square on 14-count.
Which DMC threads do I need?
Each pattern lists its exact DMC colours, with the thread code and name, so you can check your stash before you start.
Can I change the colours or add a name?
Yes. Choose Open in editor to recolour any stitch, add lettering such as a name or a year, or combine motifs.
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