Needlepoint Patterns Free Directory

The Needlepoint Patterns Free Directory will be an up-to-date listing of free patterns for needlepoint and plastic canvas. It is divided by subject matter. Each project has a name and a link and lists the designer and has a short editorial comment on the project.

Many people have been asking for the patterns, so I'm going to start to build the pages. As I find patterns, they will be added to the list.

How to Use the Lists

In most cases the links go to that pattern directly, either on a web page or a PDF. You can tell it is a PDF by the suffix at the end of the URL, it will always be PDF). In some cases it will go to a single page of patterns and you will need to scroll to find this particular design.

After the link will be the name of the designer and a short description.

If a particular pattern fits in more than one category, it will be listed in both.

Needlepoint Patterns Free Directory Categories

• Accessories - Fashion accessories.
• Accessories for Home - Home decor and accessories.
• Alphabets - alphabets of all kinds and sizes. Even some chart generators for words and phrases.
• Babies - Needlepoint charts for and about babies

• Bargello - Free Bargello patterns of all kinds.
• Beginners - Projects which are explicitly stated as being for beginners. Most of the other categories have beginners projects as well.
• Blackwork - Patterns for this popular type of embroidery, which can be done on needlepoint canvas.
• Bookmarks - These make great quick-to-stitch gifts.
• Christmas - Seasonal designs of all kinds
• Christmas Mini-socks & mittens - Christmas needlepoint patterns for mini-socks and mittens.
• Christmas Ornaments - Ornaments of all kinds except mini-socks and mittens. Many other designs which can be made as ornaments but are not labeled as such as in the other categories.
• Coasters - Make these great home accessories quickly and easily.
• Easter - Celebrate this spring holiday in stitches.
• Floral - Flowers and plants of all kinds.
• Geometric - Patterns based on geometric shapes
• Geometric Quilts - needlepoint inspired by quilts.
• Halloween - Spooky designs, large and small.
• Holiday - holiday needlepoint patterns for all holidays except Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, Halloween, and the Fourth of July (in Patriotic).
• Kids - Projects for kids or to be stitched by them.
• Magnets - Small projects to make into fridge magnets.
• Misc - Anything which didn't fit elsewhere in the Needlepoint Patterns Free Directory
• Patriotic - Designs of all kinds in red, white, and blue.
• People - People and professions.
• Perforated Paper - Designs specifically made to use this medium. Many other of the patterns will work with paper.
• Pictures - Designs which depict and entire and complete picture, background included.
• Pins - Brooches and pins for all seasons in needlepoint.
• Plastic Canvas - Designs explicitly created to use this medium. Many other of the patterns will work with this canvas.
• Purses - Bags large and small, made from needlepoint.
• Stitch Guides - Free guides for stitching a particular painted canvas.
• Stitches - These free needlepoint patterns explore a single stitch and its variations.
• Stitcher's Accessories - Charming projects to make your stitching life easier and more beautiful.
• Technique - All kinds of different needlepoint techniques are explored here.
• Valentine's Day - Hearts and love in these patterns.

As I get enough entries in a category, it will be split out into its own listing. I am striving to make the Needlepoint Patterns Free Directory comprehensive, complete, and up-to-date. Thanks for your patience and enthusiasm.

Unlike many other listings, the links are checked for accuracy on a regular basis. The Needlepoint Patterns Free Directory strives to be the most complete and accurate one on the Internet. To that end, if you know of a pattern I am missing, or if you know of a bad link, please

Building in Progress! Check back for additions!