Create it with cross-stitch

• Sew clothes for kids: free sewing patterns
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• Knit cable socks for babies and children: pattern to buy
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• Make a baby’s summer hat: free sewing pattern
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• Make your own jewellery
• Make a drawstring bucket bag
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• Make a heart brooch from buttons
• Customise slippers with velvet bows
• Sew an apron: free patterns
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• Make velvet bow hair clips
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• Make easy party disguises
• Sew a Christmas reindeer hat for a child
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• Make a child's Halloween ghost costume
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• Knit a cropped striped cardigan: free pattern
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• Make a bead and fabric necklace
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• Create it with cross-stitch
• Knit cable socks: free knitting pattern
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• Make simple charm earrings
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• Make a button necklace
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• How to sew a jersey snood: free sewing pattern
• Sew a faux fur stole: free sewing pattern
• Knit a moss-stitch bag: free pattern
• Knit a cabled loop wrap: free pattern
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• Make it in moss stitch...
• Make a woolly hat from an old sweater
• Knit a cabled plait and bobble sweater: free pattern
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• Knit a lacy wrap: free pattern
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• Knit a tie-front tunic: free pattern

Cross-stitch is one of the most popular needlecrafts around, and no wonder. With this simple criss-cross, you can create all manner of wonderful items.

If you're new to the craft of cross-stitch, make your first stop our great beginner's guide to cross-stitch.

Cross-stitch toadstool pincushion

Stick your pins in this cute retro-style cushion
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Cross-stitch coat-hanger cover

A pretty hearts design for you or your guests
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Cross-stitch cushion cover

Add a simple cross-stitched patch to a plain cushion cover
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Cross-stitch lavender bag

Personalise a fragrant gift for someone special
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Cross-stitch baby booties

Quick to sew and so cute
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Cross-stitch towel

Add a nautical touch to a plain towel
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