For those who like to cross stitch, making items for babies is a lovely way to give a sentimental gift to someone expecting.
This page is full of links to tutorials for free baby cross-stitch patterns, including designs to stitch on bibs and clothing, and there are even free birth announcement cross-stitch patterns.
Why do people enjoy cross-stitching baby items?
Making handmade gifts feels more personal and meaningful. Cross stitched baby blankets, bibs, or nursery decor can be personalized with the baby’s name, birthdate, or cute designs, which make them cherished keepsakes.
In many cultures, handmade baby items are traditional gifts, often passed down through generations. They carry great sentimental value.
Creating something for a newborn celebrates the joy of welcoming a new life. It’s a heartfelt gesture that shows love and care.
Unlike store-bought items, handmade cross stitched gifts are one of a kind. The crafter can choose patterns, colors, and themes that match the baby’s nursery or the parents’ tastes.
Finally, cross stitching is a calming, creative hobby. Working on small baby items is often manageable and rewarding since they can be completed relatively quickly.
What are some popular baby cross stitch items?
There are so many things for a baby that can be decorated and personalized with cross stitch:
- Baby Blankets: soft, cozy blankets with cute patterns, animals, or personalized with the baby’s name and birthdate
- Bibs: practical and adorable, often featuring playful designs or sweet messages
- Onesies: custom cross stitched designs on baby bodysuits for a unique, personalized look
- Nursery Wall Art: framed cross stitch patterns like alphabets, animals, or inspirational quotes for nursery decor
- Birth Announcement Samplers: decorative pieces that include the baby’s name, birth date, weights, and other details, often framed as keepsakes
- Stuffed Toys: small cross stitched panels sewn into plush toys or rattles
- Pillows: decorative cushions for the nursery chair or crib with cute patterns or names
- Growth Charts: long panels to measure the child’s height with playful designs that grow alongside the baby - our cross stitch for kids page has wonderful patterns for growth charts
- Christmas Ornaments: personalized ornaments for the baby’s first Christmas
Our page of 35+ free alphabet patterns will provide different fonts for personalization.
For those who like to cross-stitch, there are wonderful free baby cross-stitch patterns on this page. Scroll down to see what we’ve gathered for you!
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The birth is a memorable event. Stitch up a cross stitch birth announcement record as a gift to the newborn and parents.
Better Cross Stitch Patterns
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This cross-stitch pattern is suitable as a decorative item in a baby nursery.
Cross Stitch Club
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Welcome baby with this cute cross stitch banner project, which includes an alphabet for personalizing your gift.
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Here are four greeting card designs to announce the arrival of a new baby.
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Use this free cross stitch bottle pattern as a starting point for decorating a nursery.
Cyberstitchers.com
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Baby Bottle is a digital cross stitch graph (available in PDF and PAT format).
Cyberstitchers.com
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A free cross-stitch pattern with a baby bottle, pacifier and rattle.
Alex Stitches
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**NOTE: The Pattern is Free, the price listed is for the supplies. It's a boy! Free cross stitch pattern featuring an elephant carrying balloons that say "boy".
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**NOTE: The Pattern is Free, the price listed is for the supplies. It's a Girl! Download this free cross stitch pattern of a bird carrying balloons with the word, "girl".
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These free card patterns feature baby booties, rattles, ducks, and rabbits that can be personalized with pink or blue stitching and the baby’s name.
Herrschners
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Balloon buttons adorn this very quick to make cross stitch gift.
Nancy Hearne, Designs
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Here are several cute free patterns you can stitch up for the arrival of a new bundle of joy.
Gathered
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Stitch up this teddy bear cross stitch design as an accent piece to a nursery.
Lara's Cross Stitch
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Here is a super fun project for baby.
Love Crafts
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This is a lovely little bib pattern, featuring a pink bee and a bright happy sun.
Love Crafts
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Downloadable PDF is a free Intermediate Embroidery pattern by Anchor that features cute jungle animals.
Love Crafts
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A cross stitch pattern. Personalize by adding child's name and date of birth.
Free Patterns Online
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A cross stitch pattern. Personalize by adding child's name and date of birth.
Free Patterns Online
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Write the baby’s name in script and circle it with a pretty ring of cross stitch flowers.
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This teddy bear cross stitch pattern is perfect as a nursery decor.
Lara's Cross Stitch
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Here is a free cross stitch design of a bear sleeping on the moon.
Cyberstitchers.com
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Start cross stitching this free pattern of a stork delivery.
Free Cross Stitch Pattern.com
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Adorable free cross-stitch announcement designs for any baby boy or girl.
Povitrulya
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It's a boy cross stitch design.
Lara's Cross Stitch
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"It's A Girl" cross stitch announcement featuring a teddy bear with a bow.
Lara's Cross Stitch
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**NOTE: The Pattern is Free, the price listed is for the supplies. Create a customized cross-stitch gift for new parents with this free pattern by stitching the baby's name, and circling it with a flower border.
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Perfect for a baby gift, this free cross stitch pattern features a mama bird singing to a baby bird.
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