Type your own text into the cross stitch font generator above to see it charted stitch by stitch, then scroll down for 53 free hand-gridded alphabets from 5 to 16 stitches high.
Sometimes you just don’t like working on a cross stitch pattern, or maybe you want to design a pattern of your own. So we’ve combined over 50 free cross stitch fonts and alphabets for you to download and use for free. Patterns increase in size as they go down the page. Just click the image to get a higher resolution version.
Most include upper case, lower case and numbers.
Want even more variety? Our new cross stitch alphabets book adds over 100 additional monochrome alphabets you won’t find on this page, perfect if you want extra choice beyond what’s here.
These alphabet patterns are provided for free private use. They can be used for any private pattern, however if you wish to use in a commercial setting, please contact me to ask permission (a free commercial is avaliable).
You can also get 35 of the below fonts for use in WinStitch & MacStitch* for a small fee!
* Affiliate link where Lord Libidan gets a small kickback
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Free Cross Stitch Alphabet Patterns By Size
5 stitches high
Miniature Cross Stitch Alphabet
Simplified Miniature Cross Stitch Alphabet
Professional Cursive Cross Stitch Alphabet
Block Gothic Cross Stitch Alphabet
6 stitches high
Brush Stroke Cross Stitch Alphabet
Cursive Cross Stitch Alphabet
Hand Writing Cross Stitch Alphabet
Mini Times New Roman Cross Stitch Alphabet
7 stitches high
Italic Swash Cross Stitch Alphabet
Miniature Serif Cross Stitch Alphabet
Celtic Cross Stitch Alphabet
Small Times New Roman Cross Stitch Alphabet
Futuristic Cross Stitch Alphabet
Brush Stroke Cursive Cross Stitch Alphabet
Serif Cross Stitch Alphabet
Arial Cross Stitch Alphabet
Old Cursive Cross Stitch Alphabet
Mid Century Cross Stitch Alphabet
Slight Italic Cross Stitch Alphabet
Religious Block Cross Stitch Alphabet
8 stitches high
Curvy Hand Written Cross Stitch Alphabet
Modern New Roman Cross Stitch Alphabet
Traditional Cross Stitch Alphabet
Pirate Cross Stitch Alphabet
Full Caps Arial Cross Stitch Alphabet
Arial Classic Cross Stitch Alphabet
Sans Serif Cross Stitch Alphabet
Scratchy Horror Cross Stitch Alphabet
Italic Cross Stitch Alphabet
Thin Gothic Cross Stitch Alphabet
Horror Cross Stitch Alphabet
9 stitches high
Wide Modern Cross Stitch Alphabet
Helvetica Cross Stitch Alphabet
Bowed Cross Stitch Alphabet
Large Brush Stroke Cross Stitch Alphabet
Tall Sans Serif Cross Stitch Alphabet
10 stitches high
Ultra Modern Cross Stitch Alphabet
Square Cross Stitch Alphabet
Helvetica Cross Stitch Alphabet
Fountain Pen Cross Stitch Alphabet
Informal Fountain Pen Cross Stitch Alphabet
Scrawly Horror Cross Stitch Alphabet
Fancy Cursive Cross Stitch Alphabet
Bubble Cross Stitch Alphabet
Lower Case Cursive Cross Stitch Alphabet
11 stitches high
Retro Futuristic Cross Stitch Alphabet
12 stitches high
Typeface Cross Stitch Alphabet
Formal Typeface Cross Stitch Alphabet
Dripping Cross Stitch Alphabet
Formal Hand Writing Cross Stitch Alphabet
15 stitches high
Ye Olde Cross Stitch Alphabet
16 stitches high
Pen Mark Cross Stitch Alphabet
Thin Typeface Cross Stitch Alphabet
Cross Stitch Numbers
Numbers felt like the obvious next step after 53 alphabets, so here’s a matching set of cross stitch numbers 0 to 9, gridded in the same styles as above. Pick whichever pairs with the alphabet you’re already using, or mix and match for something different. Same rules as the rest of the page apply: free to download, free to use, credit appreciated.
Miniature Serif Cross Stitch Numbers
Simplified Miniature Cross Stitch Numbers
Professional Cursive Cross Stitch Numbers
Block Gothic Cross Stitch Numbers
Brush Stroke Cross Stitch Numbers
Cursive Cross Stitch Numbers
Hand Writing Cross Stitch Numbers
Italic Swash Cross Stitch Numbers
Vintage Serif Cross Stitch Numbers
Celtic Cross Stitch Numbers
Futuristic Cross Stitch Numbers
Brush Stroke Cursive Cross Stitch Numbers
Serif Cross Stitch Numbers
Arial Cross Stitch Numbers
Mid Century Cross Stitch Numbers
Slight Italic Cross Stitch Numbers
Religious Block Cross Stitch Numbers
Curvy Hand Written Cross Stitch Numbers
Modern New Roman Cross Stitch Numbers
Traditional Cross Stitch Numbers
Pirate Cross Stitch Numbers
Full Caps Arial Cross Stitch Numbers
Scratchy Horror Cross Stitch Numbers
Italic Cross Stitch Numbers
Thin Gothic Cross Stitch Numbers
Horror Cross Stitch Numbers
Wide Modern Cross Stitch Numbers
Helvetica Cross Stitch Numbers
Bowed Cross Stitch Numbers
Large Brush Stroke Cross Stitch Numbers
Tall Sans Serif Cross Stitch Numbers
Square Cross Stitch Numbers
Helvetica Wide Cross Stitch Numbers
Fountain Pen Cross Stitch Numbers
Informal Fountain Pen Cross Stitch Numbers
Scrawly Horror Cross Stitch Numbers
Lower Case Cursive Cross Stitch Numbers
Bubble Cross Stitch Numbers
Lower Case Large Cursive Cross Stitch Numbers
Retro Futuristic Cross Stitch Numbers
Typeface Cross Stitch Numbers
Formal Typeface Cross Stitch Numbers
Dripping Cross Stitch Numbers
Gothic Ye Olde Cross Stitch Numbers
Pen Mark Cross Stitch Numbers
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these cross stitch alphabets really free?
Yes. Every alphabet on this page is free to download and use. The only paid option is if you want the fonts installed directly into WinStitch or MacStitch for use in their pattern generator, that’s a separate, optional purchase and isn’t required to use the alphabets themselves.
Can I use these alphabet patterns for commercial projects?
Yes, they’re free for commercial use too. The only ask is that you get in touch first if you plan to sell items or patterns that use them, just so I know how they’re being used.
Did you design all of these alphabets yourself?
Yes, all 53 alphabets were designed here at Lord Libidan specifically for cross stitch, which is why they’re already gridded and ready to stitch rather than adapted from a regular font.
Can I get these fonts inside WinStitch or MacStitch?
Yes, the fonts are available as an add-on for WinStitch and MacStitch, so you can type directly into your pattern software instead of copying stitches by hand from the images below.
These alphabet patterns are provided for free and are under a creative commons BY-NC-SA copyright.
Want to design a full pattern rather than just lettering? Take a look at our guide to the best cross stitch pattern software.
Happy stitching,
Lord Libidan
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What height stitch is most common for Aida 14? I have poem I want to crossstitch..
Normally 7 to 14.
Depending on how big the poem is, I would go for the smaller end of the scale.
Thank you! This is by far THE clearest and most helpful collection of lettering charts I have encountered on Pinterest, although I didn’t find exactly what I was looking for.
Many of the other pins are more than useless.
are these downloadable? I’m sorry I dont see how to download them. Maybe user error on my part thanks for this and for the help
You should be able to click them and get a larger view. You can then download these images if you want.
These are great…but they are no longer downloading…pls try a few like 15 stitch & 12 stitch. Thanks ….. dave
Hey Dave,
Everything looks OK to us. We’re heard this before though, and it’s probably your browser settings. Try right clicking and selecting “download” (actual words may vary depending on what browser you’re using).
You can right click and choose “Save image as…”
This is a brilliant resource. Thank you so much.
May I offer some advice about your license wording for people using them. You probably want to choose one of the creative commons licenses that will allow you to say they can use it with restrictions. I think the “not copyright” may be mistaken for public domain which means you can use if for anything and change it etc. We had to look into all this when looking to find pictures to use with people who cannot speak.
ps have linked to your site and used on of the pics to show what they will find – saying it comes from your site. please say if this should be changed/removed etc.
Thank you once again!
Hi Debbie,
That’s a super helpful comment. thank you. I’ve updated the text inline with one of the creative commons licenses, and you are welcome to provide a link on your site!
THANKS so much for these great charts. Want to make Quilt as You Go Christmas stockings for my 6 great grandchildren and will make the cuff of the stockings with Aida cloth and one of these charts. I had a pamphlet but the only one I liked was the letters from a specific title that only had part of the alphabet. The 16 stitch chart is exactly what I need. You are a lifesaver for sure!