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Cross stitch grid — free printable blank pattern chart

A blank cross stitch grid for designing your own patterns — chart out a motif, a name or a sampler square by square, in a clean printable grid ready to fill in with your own design.

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✓ Editable in any free PDF tool✓ A2 · A3 · 18×24"✓ Print-shop ready
Free · No email required Blank cross stitch grid printable pattern chart design own motif name sampler square clean fill in design embroidery needlework craft hobby maker graph
What you get

Designed to look bought, priced at nothing

Three print sizes

A2 and A3 for home printers, plus 18×24" for a print shop or easel.

Fully editable

Change the wording in any free PDF editor — no design software needed.

High-resolution

Crisp 300 DPI vector text that stays sharp at poster size.

How to use it

From download to display in three steps

  • Personalise. Open the PDF in Canva, Acrobat online or Apple Preview and edit the text.
  • Print. Heavyweight matte card at home for A3 and under; a print shop for 18×24".
  • Display. Frame it or stand it on an easel at your .

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Frequently asked questions

How do you design your own cross stitch pattern?
Designing your own cross stitch is wonderfully simple in principle: on a blank grid, each square represents one cross stitch, so you colour or mark the squares to build up your design, then stitch it onto your fabric following the chart. To start, sketch out your motif, lettering or sampler on the grid in pencil so you can adjust it, keeping in mind that the grid count should match your fabric (Aida fabric comes in different 'counts' — stitches per inch — which affects the finished size). Simple geometric designs, names, initials and small motifs are great for beginners; you can always add colour by assigning each shade to a symbol. Charting your own design means you can personalise gifts and samplers exactly how you like. Print several grids so you can experiment freely before committing thread to fabric.
Is it really free?
Yes — no email, no sign-up.
Can I print it more than once?
Yes — print as many copies as you need.