Easy cross stitch patterns

Easy cross stitch patterns for beginners. Make simple, low-colour counted charts from your own photos — perfect first projects.

The easiest cross stitch patterns are small and use only a handful of colours. You can make your own easy pattern in seconds — just keep the size and colour count low.

What makes a pattern easy - **Small size** — around 60–100 stitches wide - **Few colours** — 5 to 15 keeps counting simple - **Bold shapes** — simple, high-contrast images work best

Use a clear image or icon, set the colours low in the maker, and you'll get a quick, satisfying first project. When you're ready for more detail, move up to custom photo patterns.

Start with our beginner tips.