Big List of Cross Stitch SALs to Join in 2025

Before we get to the list, I just want to say please don’t feel like you can’t participate in a stitchalong based on how fast you stitch or how much time you have to stitch. Stitch at your own pace, enjoy the pattern, and don’t worry about keeping up with other stitchers. It’s more about the community feeling and the fun of the pattern than the time in which you stitch the piece. I have SAL patterns (free and paid) from previous years that I haven’t even started the actual stitching on yet, but I enjoyed watching the pattern pieces come together and seeing progress photos in the community. It’s okay to not “keep up” as long as you’re enjoying the journey.

I’ve rounded up as many as I could find, but there’s always more being announced and some really great mid-year starts as well, so keep an eye out. If you see something out there that hasn’t been mentioned, please drop a comment below and let us all know about it.

In no particular order, the cross stitch SALs in 2025…

Modern Folk Embroidery Baldaquin Birdies SAL ~ paid

The details and order page can be found at https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product/2025-sal-baldaquin-birdies-pdf/

Climbing Goat Designs Animals Tree of Life and Mythical Creatures: A Field Guide Stitchalong ~ paid

The details and order page can be found on the Climbing Goat Designs website or via Etsy

Dee’s Twenty Stitches Stitch4Pride 2025 SAL ~ paid

12 months, 12 motifs, 12 learning modules about our 2Spirit, Trans, and Gender Non-Comforming ancestors, including everything from Egyptian Rulers to Serial Killers to 20th Century Doctors who changed the world of medicine. Details and ordering info at https://ko-fi.com/s/4a387e82e1 (sign-ups close December 29th)

Nerdstitchalong ~ free

A part of Nerdfelt Insiders, this free Facebook group is just for stitchalongs.

Fox & Rabbit Annual SAL (formerly Linen & Threads) ~ free

The popular annual stitchalong can be found at https://shop.foxandrabbit.com/

Tempting Tangles SALs (multiple) ~ paid

Hosting several stitchalongs throughout the year, there’s always something enjoyable and lovely to stitch. You’ll find project sign up and ordering details at the Tempting Tangles website.

Peppermint Purple Annual SAL ~ free

Details for the annual blackwork SAL are available at https://peppermintpurple.com/pages/2025-details, including several layouts and borders to use for your stitching.

Caterpillar Cross Stitch SALs ~ multiple

There are several stitchalongs throughout the year at Caterpillar Cross Stitch with details and ordering information posted at https://www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/collections/cross-stitch-a-longs

Shell’s Arty Fartsy Shop ~ multiple

Several stitchalongs are available via her Etsy shop and website, including the upcoming Year of Celebrations and full patterns from previous SALs.

Snarky & Modern SALs ~ multiple

Stitchalongs and other fun happening in the Snarky and Modern Facebook Group. There’s also beautiful fabric and threads packets that you can get via Etsy. (Even if you’re not joining a stitchalong, I recommend checking out their Facebook Group, it’s one of my favorites!)

Stitchonomy Stitchalongs ~ multiple

Sign up for notifications and keep an eye out at https://stitch-along.com/
(there’s also a Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/StitchonomySAL/)

Lakeside Needlecraft Stitchalongs ~ multiple

Hosting a variety of stitchalongs throughout the year, you’ll want to keep an eye on the website and the Facebook page to see what’s next.

The Steady Thread Botanical & Geometric Blackwork SAL ~ free

Info for the 2025 stitchalong is posted at https://thesteadythread.com/pages/2025-sal-announcement. You can access the files throughout the year on the website or in the Steady Thread Facebook Group

Tiny Modernist Stitchalongs ~ multiple

Hosting several SALs each year at https://www.tinymodernist.com/collections/stitch-a-longs, where patterns from previous SALs are also available.

Paint with Stitches Mystery SAL ~ paid

Each month is like assembling a bit more of a puzzle as the image comes together. Ordering available via Etsy

Urban Stitches Starry Night Blackwork SAL ~ paid

The pattern is being released in 30 x 30 stitch sections. Ordering available via Etsy

Lesley Teare Happy Tree SAL at Creative Poppy ~ paid

SAL will be released monthly in 10 parts throughout 2025 https://www.creativepoppypatterns.com/lesley-teare-designs-happy-tree-2025-subscription-xml-296_538-4240.html

The Cross Stitch Studio 2025 Mystery Stitch Along (Celestial Fantasy) ~ paid

Mystery SAL is available for purchase through 2/28/2025. Details and order info at https://thecrossstitchstudio.com/collections/featured-patterns/products/2025-mystery-stitch-along-celestial-fantasy

Stitching Book Club ~ paid

Literature-themed stitchalongs available via Etsy

Olivia Lee Studios Who You Gonna Call SAL ~ paid

Ghost Busters themed stitchalong available via Etsy. Shop also has some really lovely hand-dyed fabric and threads to check out.

Satsuma Street SAL ~ paid

The theme and details of the next SAL haven’t been posted quite yet, but should be coming soon over at https://satsumastreet.com/stitch-alongs

Flossy Fox Shop Night of the Frost Dragon SAL ~ paid

Cozy fantasy-themed mystery stitchalong available via Etsy. Previous SAL patterns and other super cute fantasy patterns are also available in the shop.

Cliffside Stitches Heritage Motifs ~ free

Layout and download information is available at https://cliffsidestitches.com/stitch-alongs/, where you’ll also find details on previous stitchalongs and a few other very nice free patterns. The 2025 SAL will feature traditional motifs from 49 different cultures around the world.

Cloudsfactory Annual Stitchalong~ paid

Immerse yourself in a unique cross stitch adventure that celebrates the magic of books, reading, and literature! The Stitcher’s Book Club is a year long mystery Stitch A Long (SAL) featuring a stunning bookshelf design. 15 iconic authors and their timeless works. Details and ordering info at https://cloudsfactory.net/the-stitchers-book-club-cross-stitch-pattern.html

The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery SALs ~ paid

There’s always a cute stitchalong happening at The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery. Currently, you’ll find the Arctic Animals SAL in progress at https://www.thefrostedpumpkinstitchery.com/products/arctic-animals-club-downloadable-pdf-cross-stitch-pattern and I’m sure there will be some more cuteness and fun coming along soon.

Cross Stitch 4 Everyone To Catch a Dream SAL ~ paid

Dreamcatcher SAL is a full coverage piece with one page of the pattern being released each month. Available via Etsy.

Needle Lot Designs The Secret Grove SAL ~ paid

This mystery Stitch-A-Long will guide you through the Secret Grove, a hidden meeting place for a secretive group of animal friends. Available via Etsy

MORE TO COME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

There are new stitchalongs being announced all the time, and I’ll try my best to add them here throughout the year (I have a monthly reminder on my calendar to double check for new announcements.) If you spot one that isn’t mentioned here or in the comment section below, please let me know.

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Some Ongoing Stitchalongs…

WIPocalypse (14th annual)

Time to pull out those WIPs and give them a little extra love. Check out the details and schedule for this year at https://measi.net/2025-wipocalypse-info/

Mill Hill Mondays

This is a Facebook group for a perpetual stitch-a-long that I created for those of us who are addicted to stitching up Mill Hill kits. Bring your Mill Hill kits and join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/224469291428374/

Temperature Cross Stitch Patterns…

I know that not everyone considers these stitchalongs, but I think they still count, some have Facebook groups or Instagram hashtags to follow along with, and they’re fun to work on, so I like to include them here as well. Of course, this is also not a complete list, just a sampling, and there are always more patterns to be discovered out there.

The idea for temperature patterns is a little section of stitching for each day of the year and the color of thread is based on your local outdoor temperature on that day, some projects use the average for the day, others use the high and the low for two bits of stitching per day. It’s a fun project and everyone’s result will be different, and each year’s stitch will also vary based on the weather.

Stitchnmomma Temperature Block Sampler

I like the layout of this one because it has a block for each month. You’ll find an overview of this design along with the ordering information at https://www.stitchnmomma.com/cross-stitch-patterns-misc/temperature-block-sampler and the pattern is also available to order from several needlework shops.

Sawanita Temperature Houses Sampler

Twelve little houses will stitch up differently for everyone based on highs and lows available via Etsy

TeenyWeenyXStitch Magic Potions Temperature SAL

Rows of potion bottles and shelves full of fun in this temperature stitchalong available via Etsy

Grandma Be Wildin Neato Bats Temperature Stitch-A-Long

Super fun bats to stitch throughout the year, pattern available via Etsy

Kristi’s Corner Temperature Birds

You can use both the high and low temperature of the day for this stitchalong, available via Etsy

Sprouting Lupine Quaker Basket Temperature Sampler

A cute quaker basket for each month with leaves for the days. Available via Etsy.

Sapphire Mt Handicrafts Temperature Sampler

This project uses 23 brilliant colors of DMC floss and comes with several different climate options so that you can choose the one that best suits you and still enjoy the full spectrum of color. Available via Etsy.

Carolyn Manning Designs Granny’s Daily Temperature Stitch

Granny square inspired design with different colored squares to represent the daily temperature in your area. Both Fahrenheit and Celsius keys included. You’ll find the pattern details and information at https://www.carolynmanningdesigns.com/stitch-along.php#!/Grannys-Daily-Temperature-Stitch-Along-PDF/p/159387145/category=22531532

Climbing Goat Designs Rainbow Temperature Patterns

So many lovely temperature patterns from a spiral galaxy, a moon phase pattern, a cute little garden, or a big rainbow, all available via the Climbing Goat website or Etsy.

Peppermint Purple Bookshelves Temperature Stitch

Includes instructions on how to create your own key (both F and C) so it is suitable for your region ie, the highs are lows are appropriate. Available at https://peppermintpurple.com/products/books-daily-temperature-chart

ExLibrist Gothic Cathedral Window Temperature Stitch

This blackwork temperature map features a view of a beautiful gothic cathedral with colored stained glass windows. Gargoyles, pigeons, angels (and weeping angels) witness Quasimodo holding Esmeralda in his hands. Pattern available via Etsy.

Customized Cross Stitch Annual Heatmap from Tanglewear

Each column of the heatmap is one day, with high temperature at the top to low temperature at the bottom. You can also choose a timeframe that is not a calendar year (maybe a special-to-you year) for a unique and interesting stitch. Available on Etsy. There’s also a blackwork temperature themed piece from this shop that’s lovely.

Great Big List of Cross Stitch SALs to Join in 2025

This Stitch-a-Long List is a Work in Progress All Year…

This is certainly not an exhaustive list of all the stitch-a-longs and groups that are out there in the cross stitching world, but it’s a good starting point if you’re looking for an SAL to participate in. I’ll try to update this post as often as I can to include new SAL discoveries throughout the year.

If you know of a stitchalong or are hosting one that I haven’t mentioned, please leave a comment below or send me an email about it to point us in the right direction to join and stitch along!

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