Mitten Cross Stitch Patterns

It’s probably the knitter in me, but I’m drawn to holiday projects that use winter wardrobe staples as motifs. Bring me all the tiny Christmas sweater ornaments, hats on snowmen, and, yes, mitten cross stitch patterns.

I’m clearly not alone because there are a lot of them out there. Let’s dive in to the fun little world of cross stitch mitten patterns.

Speaking of mittens and other winter things as decor, here’s a set that includes mittens, a hat, sweater and a stocking, from Cross with Me on Etsy. I love the red and white look on these but you could use any holiday colors you like.

Red and white is a popular choice when it comes to mitten cross stitch patterns, because here are some more from Easy Patterns Only. I love the Nordic stars and knitting-inspired patterns on these, the full set of which measures 42 by 45 stitches. These would be super cute as a holiday card or as a border on another project, too.

Another Nordic style mitten pattern can be found in this blue and white design from Hapinesst. This one is 74 by 52 stitches and fits in a 7 inch hoop as a frame. It uses four colors.

A cool spin on the mitten cross stitch pattern is these from Tapestry Barn on Etsy. These patterns are mitten shaped, use cross stitch, long stitch and French knots, and are meant to be cut out and used as mitten-shaped ornaments. They feature reindeer, hearts, Scandi patterns and more, and they also have a source for wooden mitten blanks that you can stitch right onto instead of using fabric if you want.

If you’re looking for a pattern that’s a little more than just a mitten, check out the Left Gingerbread Mitten from Shannon Christine. This 40 by 54 design features a gingerbread person and a candy cane peeking out of a mitten being used as a stocking. (And yes there’s a right mitten version as well.)

Or try this mitten in an ornament pattern from 1000s Patterns on Etsy. This one is so pretty on dark fabric, but you could also cut it out and mount it to use as an ornament if you want. It is 39 by 48 stitches and uses 16 colors.

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If you’re a fan of detailed and colorful cross stitch patterns, Design for Cross Stitch might have a pattern you want to try. This Etsy shop is based in Spain and has more than 50 designs with a focus on animals, holidays and landscapes.

I’m just going to start with the first pattern that caught my eye when I visited the site, which is this Sakura by the Lake project. This pattern is 200 by 200 stitches and the whole background is stitched, so it’s definitely not for a beginner, but it’s stunning and would be amazing to make for someone who loves Japan. Despite the detail it only uses 24 colors. Worked on 14 count fabric it will measure 14.64 inches, or 37.19 cm.

There are a few other landscape designs, including a canal in Venice and a few cabins in the woods.

The shop also has some cute animal cross stitch, with big, round faces and often holding a warm beverage. Holiday projects focus on Christmas and Halloween. Most of the patterns have a cute, chibi-like feel, but there are some that are more detailed and realistic as well. Take for examples the flower patterns, which are full of details and soft colors.

You’ll also find some fun bookmark cross stitch patterns with a watercolor feel, as well as some that look kind of like paint pouring turned into stitches.

If this sort of stuff sounds like fun to you, check out their Etsy store at Design for Cross Stitch.

Do you have a favorite cross stitch designer who I haven’t featured yet? Let me know in the comments or share more about them by clicking on “suggest a DIY” at the center top of the page and let me know the details. I’d love to share the designers you’re enjoying with a wider audience.

[Photo: Design for Cross Stitch]

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