Ramadan Cross Stitch Patterns

Ramadan is an important time in the Islamic calendar observed with fasting, prayer and reflection, and you can add a layer of meaning to this time by working on Ramadan cross stitch patterns.

This Ramadan Kareem pattern from Luba Davies Atelier on Etsy features a crescent moon and star and a pretty tile pattern. It is 125 by 125 stitches, which comes out to 9 by 9 inches, or 22.68 by 22.68 cm, when worked on 14-count fabric. It looks complex but it only uses 10 colors.

The same designer has another pretty one with a crescent shape holding a silhouette of a mosque, with paisley designs in the crescent and a blackwork embroidery background. This one is 120 by 210 stitches and only uses three colors since it’s worked on dark blue fabric (though of course you can use whatever color fabric you like for a different look). On 14 count fabric this one is 21.77 centimeters square, or 8.6 inches on all sides.

Islamic Craft UK has a pretty design with the words “God has willed” in Arabic and English, which would be lovely to stitch for Ramadan or any other holiday. The words are surrounded by a pretty floral pattern in a circle, making this one a perfect choice for hoop art. It uses four colors and is all full cross stitches except for the words in English, which are worked in back stitch. The pattern fits in a 5-inch hoop.

And while these are not strictly a Ramadan design, I also wanted to share these Quran Surah cross stitch patterns using Kufic calligraphy from 365 Days of Dana. These lovely and meaningful designs would be great to meditate on while you stitch, whether you are crafting during Ramadan or at any other time of year. This is a set of three patterns but I think you can also buy them separately. Each one uses two colors and they measure 86 by 86 stitches.

Looking for more Islamic cross stitch patterns? I’ve rounded up a few more patterns for Ramadan and beyond.

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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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