Spread the love with these 14 free valentine cross stitch patterns
If you're looking to wow that special someone this Valentine's Day, we have just the thing! Impress your loved one with these sweet and amusing Valentine cross stitch patterns, all available for you to download for free.
What type of Valentine cross stitch pattern do you want to stitch this year? On this list, you'll find everything from cute elephants to fun Valentine's puns that are bound to make your sweetheart giggle! All of our designs are suitable for beginners who have tried their hand at cross stitch before.
Looking for more fabulous Valentine's projects? Check out our top Valentine's Day crafts, and make your other half something to cherish.
14 free Valentine cross stitch patterns
2 animal Valentine cross stitch patterns
Cute, colourful and oh-so-romantic, these cards are the perfect free Valentine cross cross stitch patterns! Jane Henderson created these sweet animal pairs for a set of cards in Cross Stitch Crazy magazine issue 199, and now we are sharing our favourite two designs with you.
Choose between the elephant or dove cross stitch patterns and make a card as cute as your loved one. Stitched in sweet and simple colours, these designs will add an extra touch of whimsy to your Valentine cross stitch patterns. These would also make lovely designs to stitch for weddings and anniversaries, too.
About the animal Valentine cross stitch patterns
- Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key
- Needle Size 24 tapestry needle - Learn more about cross stitch needle sizes.
- Fabric 14-count white aida measuring 17x17cm (6½x6½in) for each design
- Stitches Whole cross stitch, Backstitch, French knots
If this is your first time making one of our free cross stitch designs and need an extra helping hand getting started we have plenty of useful resources available. You can find out everything you need to know in our how to cross stitch guide.
Download both animal Valentine's Day cross stitch patterns
Click to download the animal partner Valentine cross stitch patterns. The download is an A4 PDF with 2 cross stitch patterns and 2 accompanying keys.
Six Valentine's Day cross stitch card designs
True love means laughing together. When it comes to puns, stitchers always have the best material! Your other half will be delighted with these cute puns, conveniently created to fit onto your Valentine’s Day cards and tags.
These easy-to-stitch charts require just whole stitches and backstitch, and they only take a few hours to complete. Why not stitch a Valentine cross stitch pun for a sweetheart or a few good-humoured family members? Go on and show your beloved how much you love them with a fun play on words – it’s sure to make them smile this year!
These cards were created by Lucie Heaton and originally published in Cross Stitch Crazy issue 225 as a set of six designs. As the issue is no longer available to purchase, Lucie has kindly shared these two for free! If you'd like to stitch the other designs from the set, you can find the full set for sale on her online chart shop.
About the Valentine cross stitch puns
- Stitch time 2-5 hours each
- Stitch types Whole cross stitch, backstitch
- Threads Stranded cotton as listed in the key
- Needle Size 24 tapestry needle
- Fabric Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring 15x15cm (6x6in) for each card and 10x10cm (4x4in) for each tag
Download your free Valentine cross stitch puns
Click to download the free Valentine cross stitch patterns. The download is an A4 PDF with 2 Valentine cross stitch patterns and a key.
More free Valentine cross stitch patterns
I'm nuts about you Valentine cross stitch
Show your significant other just how nutty you are about them with this adorable fun cross stitch card from Durene Jones. Her free nuts about you cross stitch pattern would also make a wonderful birthday or anniversary design.
Free panda Valentine cross stitch pattern
Woo your special someone this free balloon Valentine cross stitch! This adorable panda holding heart-shaped balloons is designed by Sosae and Dennis Caetano. This smiley guy will brighten up anyone's day and can be kept for years as a special keepsake.
If you like this sweet little fella, check out our other panda cross stitch patterns!
Try your hand at cardmaking
If you want to make them a handmade card we have plenty of ideas! Try these 3 DIY Valentine's cards.
Free floral wreath cross stitch pattern
Instead of a bunch of flowers, why not up your game this Valentine's Day and give a gift that will last forever?
Crowned the queen of cross stitch flowers, Amanda Gregory’s delicate blooms are inspired by the floral studies she paints in her own garden. Her love of flowers and cross stitch come together perfectly in this delicate floral wreath cross stitch pattern.
Free baking cross stitch pattern
Is your love language food? Then this free baking cross stitch pattern be the perfect gift for your sweetheart. Impress them not only with your baking skills but with your cross-stitch skills.
Perfect for beginners, this sweet Valentine's Day cross-stitch pattern can be whipped up in just a few hours. You could even use our biscuit recipe to fill the jar!
Love Valentine cross stitch
Show someone just how much they are loved with this typographic card design from Durene Jones. Turn her free valentine cross stitch into a card, gift tag or framed piece!
Cross stitch picnic set patterns
Thinking of trying to woo your special someone with a cute picnic? If you want a sure-fire way to impress them, get stitching these sweet cross stitch picnic set patterns.
Stitch this colourful trio from Susan Bates to brighten up that special picnic!
Stitch handmade cards with our free Valentine cross stitch patterns
All the Valentine's Day cross stitch patterns in our round-up would make beautiful cards. Mounted onto white card with a sweet message inside, your finished Valentine's Day card will show your loved one how much you care. Nothing says love more than a DIY card!
Discover more free cross stitch patterns with Gathered
We have more free cross stitch patterns on Gathered that your Valentine may love. How about something from our cross stitch flower patterns?
