Stitch a pair of classic red-and-white candy canes with this free printable Christmas cross-stitch pattern. The chart includes DMC floss codes, fabric sizing, and an editable preview so you can customise the design before downloading a PDF.
Chart generated by StitchBitz, licensed under the StitchBitz Generated Chart License.
Source photo by Neven Krcmarek, licensed under Unsplash License.
Have your own photo?
Upload a photo or picture, match it to real DMC floss colours, edit the chart, and download a printable pattern for free.
Learn how to choose a photo and pattern settingsTo stitch this design, you will need a piece of Aida fabric measuring at least 15×15 cm on 14-count Aida. The full DMC floss palette for this chart uses 16 colors:
Absolutely. The bold stripes and high contrast between red, white, and dark background mean the color areas are large and well-defined. There is very little confetti stitching, making this an ideal first Christmas project for new stitchers.
The palette uses a bright Christmas red and a clean white for the stripes, plus a deep charcoal or near-black for the background. The full DMC codes and estimated skein counts appear in the color key below the chart.
Small finished pieces work beautifully as Christmas ornaments, gift tags, tree decorations, or stitched card inserts. Stitched on 14-count Aida at 15×15 cm it also frames nicely in a round hoop for wall or mantelpiece display throughout the holiday season.
Keep browsing
Christmas
A charming snow globe containing two snowmen figurines stands on a decorative pewter-toned base topped with a blue glitter snowflake, set against a clean white background. The palette blends icy blues, warm off-whites, and metallic greys for a whimsical holiday piece with delicate detail inside the globe.
6,889 stitches
15×15 cm on 14-count Aida
Christmas
A traditional red cable-knit Christmas stocking with a white snowflake-patterned cuff, filled with sprigs of pine, a satin bow, and cinnamon sticks against a fluffy white textured background. The rich red and cream palette with festive green and warm brown accents captures a classic holiday mood perfect for mantelpiece art or a seasonal gift.
6,889 stitches
15×15 cm on 14-count Aida
Christmas
A beautifully decorated gingerbread house with white royal icing trim, a miniature Christmas wreath above the red arched door, snow-dusted green candy trees, and a tiled icing roof, set against a warm kraft-paper background with fairy lights. The warm amber and gingerbread tones paired with holiday red and green make this a quintessential festive stitching project.
6,889 stitches
15×15 cm on 14-count Aida
Choose how StitchBitz uses optional cookies
Necessary storage keeps the site working. Analytics helps us understand pattern generation and downloads. Marketing is kept off unless you opt in for future ads and affiliate tools.
