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Baby cross stitch patterns

Baby cross stitch motifs that grow up well

Looking for baby cross stitch motifs? Teddies, rocking horses, ABCs and simple borders are classics—but babies don’t stay babies for long. I design with that in mind: these patterns mix blackwork + cross stitch for a clean look that still feels right in a school‑age room.

Choose the Welcome Baby Sampler for a personalised heirloom (alphabet included) or the Rocking Horse for a quick weekend stitch. Charts are designed in blue; DMC suggestions make it easy to switch to pink or lilac.

Welcome Baby SamplerConfident Beginner

£4.00 Instant PDF download
Welcome Baby cross stitch sampler — framed with mat in nursery
Personalise with name & date

Hybrid blackwork + cross stitch for a clean, modern nursery look. Designed in blue (easy to change colours).

  • Stitch count: 101 × 186
  • Finished size: 14 ct: 7.21″ × 13.29″ (18.3 × 33.7 cm); 16 ct: 6.31″ × 11.62″ (16.0 × 29.5 cm); 18 ct: 5.61″ × 10.33″ (14.3 × 26.2 cm)
  • Colours: 1 (DMC) — easily substitute to match any nursery
  • Stitches used: Cross stitch + blackwork linework (backstitch/double running)
  • Skill level: Confident beginner • Time: ~1–2 weeks
  • Fabric suggestion: 14 ct Aida or 28 ct evenweave
  • PDF includes: Printable symbol chart & legend, alphabet for name/date, printing tips (printer/tablet‑friendly)
  • Licence: Personal use only (no commercial use)
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Rocking HorseConfident Beginner

£2.50 Instant PDF download
Rocking Horse cross stitch pattern Quick gift — 1–2 days

Beginner‑friendly mini with worked in blackwork with cross stitch on the saddle and bridle. Coloured guidelines help you work the pattern reversibly if you prefer. Choose your colours — suggested DMC blue and gold shown.


Stitch count: 54 × 53

Finished size:

14 ct: 3.86″ × 3.79″ (9.80 × 9.62 cm);

16 ct: 3.38″ × 3.31″ (8.57 × 8.41 cm);

18 ct: 3.00″ × 2.94″ (7.62 × 7.48 cm)

Colours: 2 (designed in blue + gold — easily swap)

Stitches used: Cross stitch + blackwork linework (backstitch/double running)

Skill level: Beginner • Time: ~1–2 days

Fabric suggestion: 14 ct Aida (or 16 ct for smaller finish)

PDF includes: Colour‑coded chart, full instructions, stitch diagrams

Licence: Personal use only (no commercial use)

Chart preview snippet — Rocking Horse (symbols cropped)
Chart snippet (low‑res crop). Clear symbols and lines — easy to follow.
Add to Cart - £2.50

Which fits your deadline?

Pick the project that matches your time and the keepsake you want to give.

Quick Gift — Rocking Horse

  • Weekend-friendly (large symbols)
  • Instant PDF download
  • No specialty stitches
Stitch This Now

Keepsake — Welcome Baby Sampler

  • Alphabet for name & date
  • Heirloom-style finish
  • Print-friendly charts
Start the Sampler - £4.00

Instant PDF • Large-print symbols • Personal use



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