Often referred to as the wisest of creatures, the beautiful owl is celebrated in all seasons with our wonderful free owl cross stitch patterns.
They are a symbol of Halloween but also can be seen at Christmas and even birthdays. The truth is we just can't get enough of them!
If you love owls as much as we do, we're sure you'll find something you love on our list of top owl cross stitch patterns. You'll find a mixture of free patterns to download and one's which can be purchased from the designers, each one as lovely as the last!
5 owl cross stitch patterns
1. Free owl cross stitch pattern
Beware All Hallows’ Eve… an eerie night where ghosts and goblins roam free. Haunted houses, witches and jack-o’-lanterns are about while owls and bats fly through the skies.
Capture the spooky forces of Halloween night in hand-stitched silhouettes with this owl cross stitch hanging. It makes the perfect stitchy decor!
Designed by Shannon Wasilieff, this pattern should take about 8 hours to stitch.
If you're new to cross stitch, you’ll be sure to fly through this pattern as it's stitched entirely with only black thread - creating detailed silhouettes and intricate decorative borders.
Once your stitching is complete, add coordinating backing fabric, fill with stuffing and add a black ribbon to hang these designs around your home in true spooktacular style!
We've stitched ours onto beautifully hand-dyed even weave fabric from Polstitches Designs. The evenweave creates a soft elegant finish allowing the design to stand out.
Jo Critchley dyes all her Polstitches fabrics herself, so each one is slightly different and totally unique!
- Download the free owl cross stitch pattern.
2. Christmas cross stitch owl pattern
Oh hello, little cutie! This wintry wise owl is sure to cheer up anyone you stitch him for. Frame him in a mini hoop or send him in the post to make someone’s day.
This owl cross stitch pattern was designed by Rhona Norrie for issue 223 of The World of Cross Stitching magazine and should take a few evenings to stitch.
If you love this pattern, then check out more designs in The World of Cross Stitching magazine.
- Download the Free owl cross stitch pattern
3. Free owl cross stitch pattern
This baby owl cross stitch pattern is available to download for free from Cheering Studio! This cute creature would look fab on hanging up in a little one's bedroom or stitched onto a tote bag.
If you are new to cross stitching head over to our handy guide on how to cross stitch, where you'll find lots of top tips and useful knowledge from our team of cross stitch experts.
4. Rainbow owl cross stitch pattern
This colourful owl cross stitch will add a splash of colour to any room, and is certainly an eye-catching piece to be admired.
This beautiful owl cross stitch pattern will come as part of a kit, containing everything you need to complete your project.
If you are new to cross stitching or want to refresh your skills, check out our how to cross stitch.
Take a look at our useful guide to cross stitch needle sizes too as it includes everything you need to get started on your next project.
5. Mini owl cross stitch pattern
Aww, this adorable owl is the perfect beginner project for anyone looking to get started in cross stitch. It's a quick and simple pattern to complete. This owl cross stitch design is a PDF download of the pattern.
- Mini owl cross stitch pattern from Etsy (£2.89) (digital download)
Start stitching an owl cross stitch pattern today
Owls are truly magnificent creatures and the perfect weekend project to work on. Whether it's Halloween or Christmas, these free owl cross stitch patterns are sure to inspire you.
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If you loved the owl cross stitch patterns and want to make more, try the cute elephant cross stitch which would make the perfect card for many occasions.
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