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Free Cross Stitch Patterns: Animals and Insects

Cross Stitch Lions and Tigers and Bears - and almost every other sort of animal and bug you can imagine.
Spider Silhouette Pattern
Stitch the free Spider Silhouette Cross Stitch pattern in the floss color of your choice.
Alphabetical Index of Free Cross Stitch Patterns
Free Cross Stitch Patterns, designed by Connie G. Thomas, About Cross Stitch Guide, organized in a handy alphabetical listing. Includes free patterns suitable for Cross Stitch, Needlepoint, Crochet, Pixel Craft, and Scrapbooking. Listings of other free embroidery patterns are included along with free cross stitch variation tutorials.
Creepy Cockroach to Cross Stitch
Add a cockroach to your Halloween tree or make a pin to wear - the subject is a bit unusual, but guaranteed to result in comments.
Wasp Silhouette Pattern
Stitch the wasp silhouette in the floss colors of your choice. Though they sting, they are part of nature's beauty.
Stinkbug Silhouette Pattern
The About.com Insects Guide Debbie Hadley finds the stink-bug's form pleasing. I think of the pattern as analogous to the Boll Weevil monument in Enterprise, Alabama.
Ant Silhouette Pattern
Ants are interesting creatures. Stitch one or stitch a line of them to decorate a pillow or to create a border around a saying.
Am I Buggin' You Bookmark Pattern
A cute ant bookmark to stitch for your favorite reader who is into studying insects.
Wild Threads - Betta Fish Design
Rebecca L. Grambo shares a pattern for a colorful Betta fish.
Leaping Deer
Design from Sandi Marshall, About Crochet Guide
Two Small Deer
From About Crochet Guide Sandi Marshall.
Elephant
Design based on a vintage Filet Crochet Pattern, suitable for Cross Stitch, from Sandi Marshall.
Small Lion
From Sandi Marshall, Crochet Guide.
Large Lion
From Sandi Marshall, Crochet Guide.
Pony Rocking Horse
Design from Sandi Marshall, Crochet Guide.
Prancing Pony
Design based on a vintage Filet Crochet Pattern, suitable for Cross Stitch, from Sandi Marshall.
Small Squirrel
Design from Sandi Marshall, Crochet Guide
Rocking Zebra
Original Design by Sandi Marshall, Crochet Guide.
Various Animal Designs
Various Animal Designs from Carrie's Creations. Read the Rules for Use, then click on the link at the bottom of the page to be taken to the free pattern categories.
Animal Patterns from Alita Designs
Animal Patterns from Alita Designs include an eagle, duck, goldfinch and others.
Tiger Cross Stitch Pattern
This realistic Tiger from Alita Designs would be great for any big cat lover.

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