Little floral motifs
Free Small Flower Cross Stitch Patterns
These free small flower cross stitch patterns are little floral motifs, from a 12 stitch rosebud to a 32 stitch flower wreath, each with a full DMC thread list.
Stitch one on its own for a card, a bookmark or a tiny hoop, or open it in the Xstitchify editor to recolour the petals, add a name, or scatter several flowers across a 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.
Sunflower Cross Stitch Pattern
A bright sunflower with two shades of yellow petals, a speckled brown centre and a leafy stem. 24 x 24 stitches, a cheerful card for any season.
- DMC 433 Brown Med
- DMC 898 Coffee Brown Vy Dk
- DMC 972 Canary Deep
- DMC 973 Canary Bright
- DMC 989 Forest Green
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green
Small Red Rose Cross Stitch Pattern
A small red rose with curled petals shaded from garnet to melon red, on a stem with two leaves. 24 x 24 stitches, ideal for a Valentine or anniversary card.
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC 815 Garnet Medium
- DMC 989 Forest Green
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green
- DMC 3705 Melon Dark
Poppy Cross Stitch Pattern
A red poppy with a black centre on a leafy green stem. 24 x 24 stitches, a quick stitch for Remembrance or a summer card.
- DMC 310 Black
- DMC 666 Bright Red
- DMC 815 Garnet Medium
- DMC 989 Forest Green
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green
- DMC 3705 Melon Dark
Cherry Blossom Cross Stitch Pattern
A five petal cherry blossom in soft pinks with a yellow centre and dark pink stamens. 16 x 16 stitches, small enough for a bookmark or gift tag.
- DMC 743 Yellow Med
- DMC 818 Baby Pink
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC 3350 Dusty Rose Ultra Dark
Daisy Cross Stitch Pattern
A white daisy with a sunny yellow centre and a pale grey outline so the petals show up on white Aida. 16 x 16 stitches.
- DMC 743 Yellow Med
- DMC 762 Pearl Gray Vy Lt
- DMC 783 Topaz Medium
- DMC B5200 Snow White
Lily of the Valley Cross Stitch Pattern
An arching stem of white lily of the valley bells over two long leaves. 24 x 24 stitches, a pretty May birthday flower.
- DMC 762 Pearl Gray Vy Lt
- DMC 989 Forest Green
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green
- DMC B5200 Snow White
Small Red Tulip Cross Stitch Pattern
A red tulip cup with three pointed petals and two long leaves. 24 x 24 stitches, easy to recolour pink, yellow or purple.
- DMC 321 Red
- DMC 815 Garnet Medium
- DMC 989 Forest Green
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green
Lavender Bunch Cross Stitch Pattern
Three lavender sprigs tied with a pink bow. 16 x 24 stitches, sweet on a lavender bag or a small hoop.
- DMC 208 Lavender Very Dark
- DMC 209 Lavender Dark
- DMC 3364 Pine Green
- DMC 3688 Mauve Medium
Pansy Cross Stitch Pattern
A purple and yellow pansy with an orange centre and purple rays across the lower petals. 16 x 16 stitches.
- DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark
- DMC 741 Tangerine Med
- DMC 973 Canary Bright
Floral Wreath Cross Stitch Pattern
A round wreath of leaves with pink roses and white daisies, and an empty middle for an initial, a name or a date. 32 x 32 stitches.
- DMC 309 Rose Dark
- DMC 335 Rose
- DMC 743 Yellow Med
- DMC 783 Topaz Medium
- DMC 989 Forest Green
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green
- DMC B5200 Snow White
Forget Me Not Cross Stitch Pattern
A little cluster of blue forget me nots with yellow centres and green leaves. 16 x 16 stitches, a thoughtful one for a keepsake.
- DMC 743 Yellow Med
- DMC 813 Blue Light
- DMC 989 Forest Green
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green
- DMC 3755 Baby Blue
Bluebell Cross Stitch Pattern
A curved stem of hanging violet bluebells with long leaves at the base. 24 x 24 stitches, a spring woodland favourite.
- DMC 340 Blue Violet Medium
- DMC 989 Forest Green
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green
- DMC 3747 Blue Violet Vy Lt
Rosebud Cross Stitch Pattern
A tiny pink rosebud with a green stem and two leaves. Only 12 x 12 stitches, so it fits a gift tag or the corner of a card.
- DMC 309 Rose Dark
- DMC 335 Rose
- DMC 989 Forest Green
- DMC 3326 Rose Light
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green
Ways to use these flower motifs
Birthday and thank you cards
A 24 x 24 flower stitches up at about 1.7 inches square on 14-count Aida, a neat fit for a card front.
Mini hoops
Frame a single flower in a 3 inch hoop, or put three in a row in a 5 inch hoop.
A name or initial
Stitch the floral wreath and add an initial or a short name in the middle with a cross stitch font.
A flower sampler
Open a motif in the editor, resize the canvas and add more flowers and one of the free borders to build a sampler.
Want to add a name or a message? Browse cross stitch fonts, or work out your fabric size.
Frequently asked questions
Are these flower cross stitch patterns free?
Yes. Every flower on this page is free to open, edit and stitch from in the Xstitchify editor.
How big is each flower when stitched?
Each pattern lists its size in stitches and its finished size on 14-count Aida. They range from 12 x 12 stitches (under an inch) to 32 x 32 stitches (about 2.3 inches square).
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 flower colours?
Yes. Choose Open in editor to recolour any stitch: turn the red rose yellow, or stitch the tulip in your favourite colour.
Larger flower patterns
Looking for something bigger? Our flower pattern collection has full-size lavender, rose and tulip charts.
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