10 FREE Mandala cross stitch patterns

Looking for some easy Mandala patterns for cross stitch charts?

I've been working on my pattern design this last week and I've created ten, modern, simple, free mandala cross stitch patterns based on circles for you to embroider.

Each pattern comes as its own printable pdf chart which is easy to read and uses simple symbols.

It also has a DMC floss list and includes both the grid and pattern dimensions.

Print it out or use it on your tablet and the pattern keeper app.

They are black work style mandala charts, you could keep them this way or use your floss stash to fill in the gaps and make them truly unique.

You could also try stitching them with variegated or metallic floss for a contemporary look.

Which pattern will you pick?

Mandalas patterns have been around for centuries and they are great at focusing the mind for meditation.

I find cross stitch in itself a great hobby for mindfulness and relaxation. 

All the designs are made up of full count stitches, so no half stitches or fractionals to content with.

Making them perfect for beginners.

The designs are intended to be stitched on 14 count aida, if you wish to alter the pattern size consider stitching on a different thread count fabric.

Which one of the 10 free mandala cross stitch patterns will you stitch first?

Pattern dimensions

• Mandala 1 - I love the combination of circles and lines in the design

Grid Size: 100W x 100H
Design Area: 6.43" x 5.86" (90 x 82 stitches)

• Mandala 2 - this design has a strong floral element to its shape

Grid Size: 100W x 100H
Design Area: 6.86" x 6.71" (96 x 94 stitches)

• Mandala 3 - shapes that remind me of leaves form the back ground

Grid Size: 100W x 100H
Design Area: 5.14" x 6.43" (72 x 90 stitches)

• Mandala 4 - this mandala would be perfect for mediation as the centre is a strong point to focus on

Grid Size: 100W x 100H
Design Area: 5.29" x 5.14" (74 x 72 stitches)

• Mandala 5 - I love the overlapping concentric circles in this design

Grid Size: 100W x 100H
Design Area: 6.57" x 6.71" (92 x 94 stitches)

• Mandala 6 - you could choose to stitch the separate elements of this design for different looks

Grid Size: 100W x 100H
Design Area: 7.14" x 7.14" (100 x 100 stitches)

• Mandala 7 - flower shaped this design would look beautiful filled with colour

Grid Size: 100W x 100H
Design Area: 5.71" x 6.43" (80 x 90 stitches)

• Mandala 8 - a very strong geometric design.

Grid Size: 100W x 100H
Design Area: 6.71" x 6.71" (94 x 94 stitches)

• Mandala 9 - the contrast of rounded shapes in the foreground and strong geometric background works so well in this design.

Grid Size: 100W x 100H
Design Area: 5.57" x 6.57" (78 x 92 stitches)

• Mandala 10 - this design is like a sunburst. It would look amazing stitched in gold metallic thread.

Grid Size: 100W x 100H
Design Area: 6.57" x 6.71" (92 x 94 stitches)

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