What the A–Z PDF includes
- Uppercase A–Z and lowercase a–z
- Digits 0–9 on their own row
- DMC thread key with approximate screen swatches
- Numbered chart pages with bold lines every 10 stitches
FREE LETTERING · REAL STITCH GRIDS
Free Cross Stitch
Font Generator
Turn names, words, and phrases into printable cross stitch patterns. Choose from free lettering styles, customize thread colors and spacing, and generate a stitch-by-stitch chart instantly.
No sign-up. Free PDF and PNG downloads.
Letters you can
actually stitch.
Cross stitch text generator
LIVE PREVIEW · DMC · PDFCross stitch text generatorLive chart · no account needed
Each filled square is one full cross stitch. Bold lines mark every 10 stitches.
Type a name or short phrase. The stitch chart updates as you type.
LETTER STYLES
Free cross stitch fonts and lettering styles
Choose a style for your text. Each square represents one cross stitch.
Cursive cross stitch fonts
Select Cursive above for script-style names and initials. Check the preview to see how your letters will look in stitches.
FROM TEXT TO NEEDLE
How to make cross stitch
letter patterns
Make a lettering pattern in three short steps. Check the finished size before you cut your fabric. Free to use, with no account required.
- 1
Enter your text
Type a name, word, date, or short phrase (up to 120 characters). Press Enter for a new line. The chart updates as you type.
- 2
Choose a font and customize
Select a lettering style, adjust letter and line spacing in stitches, set alignment, and pick a DMC thread color and fabric count. Check the preview for the number of stitches and finished size.
- 3
Download your pattern
Save a printable PDF (overview, DMC key, numbered symbol pages) or a PNG color preview. Or open the chart in the pattern maker to keep editing on the same grid.
A TO Z
Printable cross stitch alphabet A–Z
Need free cross stitch alphabet patterns as a PDF? Download a full letter chart for your chosen font and DMC color, with a grid you can follow as you stitch.
How to download it
In the generator, choose a font style and thread color, then click Download A–Z alphabet PDF. Print at 100% / actual size. Match colors against physical DMC thread before you start.
Custom alphabet layouts
Prefer your own arrangement? Type rows such as ABCDEFGHIJKLM and NOPQRSTUVWXYZ, set spacing, and export like any other chart. Useful when you only need capitals or a single case.
NAMES & KEEPSAKES
Create cross stitch name patterns
Try one of the examples below with your own name. Sizes are approximate; check the preview for your text’s dimensions before you download.
First name in Cursive
- Setup
- Text EMMA · Cursive · letter spacing 0 · center · DMC 321
- Chart
- 36 × 12 squares · About 100 cross stitches
- Size
- On 14-count over one: roughly 2.6 × 0.9 in for the design only
- Tip
- Good for ornaments and small hoops. Add 2–3 in fabric margin on every side before cutting.
Name over a year
- Setup
- Line 1 EMMA · line 2 2026 · Cursive · line spacing 2
- Chart
- 36 × 22 squares · About 220 cross stitches
- Size
- On 14-count over one: roughly 2.6 × 1.6 in
- Tip
- Stack the year under the name. If the year looks heavy, switch only the year to Tiny.
Short word in Block
- Setup
- Text HOME or LOVE · Block or Bold · letter spacing 1
- Chart
- HOME in Block is about 27 × 11 stitches; LOVE in Bold about 35 × 11
- Size
- On 14-count over one: roughly 1.9–2.5 in wide
- Tip
- Block stays readable at a distance. Bold suits monograms and pillow text.
After the lettering looks right, open the chart in the pattern editor via the tool, or go to the Cross Stitch Pattern Maker to add borders, motifs, or extra colors on the same grid.
BEFORE YOU CUT FABRIC
How to size your cross stitch letters
Finished size depends on stitch count and fabric count—not on how large the preview looks on screen. The size shown excludes extra fabric for framing or finishing.
The simple formula
Width (inches) = pattern width in stitches ÷ fabric count. Height uses the same math. On 14-count Aida stitched over one, a 70-stitch-wide name is 5 inches across. Always leave extra fabric on every side for your hoop, finishing, or framing.
If you stitch over two threads on evenweave, use half the labeled fabric count in the formula (for example, treat 28-count over two like 14-count).
Use the cross stitch fabric calculator to include margins and work out how much fabric to cut.
Example: 80 stitches wide, over one
| Fabric count | Design width |
|---|---|
| 11 ct | 7.27 in |
| 14 ct | 5.71 in |
| 16 ct | 5.00 in |
| 18 ct | 4.44 in |
Example only. Your live preview shows the exact width and height for the text you typed. Add margin beyond these design sizes before cutting fabric.
BEFORE YOU THREAD THE NEEDLE
Frequently
asked questions
Find answers about downloads, letter styles, sizing, and editing your pattern.
Is this cross stitch font generator free?
Yes. Lettering styles, live stitch previews, DMC thread colors, fabric-count sizing, PDF and PNG downloads, and A–Z alphabet PDFs are free. No account or payment is required.
Can I create a cross stitch pattern from my name?
Type the name into Your text, pick a font and DMC color, then download a printable chart. Multi-line phrases and dates work the same way—press Enter for a second line. Try the name recipes below the tool for starting setups.
Can I generate cursive cross stitch letters?
Yes. Choose Cursive for script-style names and initials. Very long phrases may need Tiny, tighter letter spacing, or two lines so the chart stays a comfortable size.
Can I download a printable cross stitch alphabet?
Yes. In the tool, use Download A–Z alphabet PDF. You get uppercase and lowercase A–Z, digits 0–9, a symbol key with DMC codes, and numbered chart pages for the font and thread color currently selected. You can also type A–Z yourself for a custom layout.
How do I calculate the size of cross stitch letters?
Finished design width (inches) = pattern width in stitches ÷ fabric count. Height uses the same formula. Example: 80 stitches on 14-count Aida over one is about 5.71 in wide. The live preview shows your chart’s stitch size; add extra fabric on every side for hoops and finishing. Over-two stitching uses half the fabric count in the same math.
What characters and chart sizes are supported?
A–Z, a–z, 0–9, and common punctuation (space, period, comma, ! ? ' " - : ; & ( ) @ #). Text is limited to 120 characters. Charts can be up to 300 × 300 stitches. If a character cannot be included, a message below the preview lists what was skipped.
Can I edit the generated letters after download?
Yes. Choose Open in pattern editor to save the chart on this device and open the free Cross Stitch Pattern Maker. There you can draw, erase, recolor, and add motifs on the same grid. PDF and PNG stay available if you only need a printable chart.
A few letters. A clear chart.
Something with a name on it.