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

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

Small Times New Roman Cross Stitch Alphabet

Futuristic Cross Stitch Alphabet

Brush Stroke Cursive 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

Full Caps Arial Cross Stitch Alphabet

Arial Classic Cross Stitch Alphabet

Sans Serif Cross Stitch Alphabet

Scratchy Horror Cross Stitch Alphabet

Thin Gothic Cross Stitch Alphabet

9 stitches high
Wide Modern Cross Stitch Alphabet

Helvetica Cross Stitch Alphabet

Large Brush Stroke Cross Stitch Alphabet

Tall Sans Serif Cross Stitch Alphabet

10 stitches high
Ultra Modern 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

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
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

Hand Writing Cross Stitch Numbers

Italic Swash Cross Stitch Numbers

Vintage Serif Cross Stitch Numbers

Futuristic Cross Stitch Numbers

Brush Stroke Cursive 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

Full Caps Arial Cross Stitch Numbers

Scratchy Horror Cross Stitch Numbers

Thin Gothic Cross Stitch Numbers

Wide Modern Cross Stitch Numbers

Helvetica Cross Stitch Numbers

Large Brush Stroke Cross Stitch Numbers

Tall Sans Serif 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

Lower Case Large Cursive Cross Stitch Numbers

Retro Futuristic Cross Stitch Numbers

Formal Typeface Cross Stitch Numbers

Gothic Ye Olde 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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