It’s been a few years since I tried to find Passover cross stitch patterns (I did find one that said it was for Passover all those years ago!) and it turns out there are a few more options available now than there used to be. Because the Seder is such an important part of Passover, it’s no surprise these patterns have to do with the meal.
Works by ABC on Etsy has matching cross-stitch patterns for a matzo cover and an Afikoman bag. The matzo design (which comes with an option for spelling it matzah if you’d rather) is shown worked on a linen napkin, and the Afikoman bag is made with 36 count linen. They each use a single color of embroidery floss and would be great to have as a set for your table.
Sew Marie Studio also has coordinating matzo cover and Afikoman bag patterns, which are more detailed and include Hebrew text (the word matzo and the parts of the Seder, respectively. The patterns include instructions for how to finish your cover or bag if you need them.
GSI Productions has another option for a stitched Afikoman bag, which includes a Star of David and words in Hebrew related to the Passover Seder. It measures 101 by 143 stitches, or about 7.21 by 10.21 inches 18.3 by 29.5 centimeters, not including the extra fabric outside the border as shown.
This one just made me laugh so I couldn’t resist sharing. If you’re looking for a gift for your Seder host this year, stitch up a towel for washing hands from Judaic Needle. The design was made to fit on a purchased towel with a strip ready made for cross stitch, but you could also use linen to make a towel. This towel can be used for Seder or Shabbat, or for everyday use.
