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Big List of Cross Stitch SALs to Join in 2026

Well, 2025 was…something. Let’s all just agree to make 2026 a good year to the best of our abilities, starting with some fun stitchy time 🙂

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 where to find it.

In no particular order, the cross stitch SALs in 2026…

Steotchalong is returning… ~ pay what you want/can

Sign up at https://www.steotchalong.com/ to be notified of pattern drops.

Modern Folk Embroidery ‘Little Acorns’~ paid

The details and ordering information for this year’s pattern can be found at https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product/little-acorns-mfe-sal-2026-pdf-pattern/

Peppermint Purple Annual SAL ~ free

Details for the annual blackwork SAL are available at https://peppermintpurple.com/pages/2026-details, including several layouts and borders to use for your stitching.

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

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

Inger’s Crafts ‘Doctor Who’ Themed SAL ~ free

Each installment of this stitchalong will be a different Doctor, one through fifteen, plus War Doctor and Fugitive Doctor. I am so absolutely in for this one. You’ll find all the details at https://ko-fi.com/s/f717bc82eb

Climbing Goat Designs ‘Ocean: Wonders of the Seas’ Stitchalong ~ paid

The project details and order page can be found on the Climbing Goat Designs website or via Etsy
(you can also pick up patterns from previous SALs)

Climbing Goat Designs ‘Her Science, Her Story’ Stitchalong ~ paid

This mystery SAL runs from June through August. Project details can be found at the Climbing Goat Designs website and Lakeside Needlecraft has special project packs available for it.

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. The current Magic Patchwork SAL is open and runs through April.

Yiota’s Cross Stitch ‘Family Typography’ Stitchalong ~ paid

Project materials and ordering details can all be found at https://www.yiotas-xstitch.com/products/typography-family-cross-stitch-sal

MainelyXStitch ‘Cats & Plants Shelf’ Year-Long SAL Adventure ~ paid

Biweekly pattern release featuring cute plants and mischievous cats. Project materials and ordering details can all be found at the website or via Etsy

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/)

The Cross Stitch Studio ‘Foxy Christmas’ ~ paid

Details for this year’s mystery pattern can be found at https://thecrossstitchstudio.com/collections/featured-patterns/products/2026-mystery-stitch-along-foxy-christmas

Creatively Crafting ‘Cross Stitch Challenge’ ~ free

Lots of stitchy fun happening at https://www.creativelycrafting.com/free-cross-stitch-challenge/

The Steady Thread Botanical & Geometric Blackwork SAL ~ free

Info for the 2026 stitchalong is posted at https://thesteadythread.com/pages/2026-sal-announcement. This is one of my favorite annual projects to follow along with, everyone’s pieces always look amazing and unique even when we stitch the same things. You can access the files throughout the year on the website or in the Steady Thread Facebook Group

Caterpillar Cross Stitch SALs ~ multiple ~ paid

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 ~ paid

Several stitchalongs are available via her Etsy shop and website, including the upcoming ‘Let’s Celebrate’ Year-long Stitchalong

Lakeside Needlecraft Stitchalongs ~ multiple ~ paid

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 coming up next. 

Snarky & Modern SALs ~ multiple

You’ll find stitchalongs and other fun in the Snarky and Modern Facebook Group. (Even if you’re not joining a stitchalong, I always recommend checking out their Facebook Group, it’s one of my favorites!)

Tiny Modernist Stitchalongs ~ multiple ~ paid

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

Artmishka Cross Stitch ‘Birth Flower Hoop’ Stitch-a-long ~ paid

You’ll have a hoop-sized (approximately 7-inch) floral design to stitch each month in this mystery stitchalong available via Etsy.

Stitching Cabin ‘Spring Garden Band Sampler’ Stitchalong ~ paid

A band sampler pattern of flowers, butterflies, and more. Details and ordering information can be found at https://stitchingcabin.com/b/AzDxG

Meloca Designs ‘Mandala Animals’ SAL ~ free

You can sign up to receive the patterns free for this mystery stitchalong, but there is a very nice option to order a full supply pack of fabric, thread, and even a hoop is included. Details and sign up information is available at https://melocadesigns.com/products/february-2026-secret-mandala-animal-cross-stitch-a-long

Satsuma Street SALs ~ paid

The holiday themed SAL has just ended there, but there should be something new coming soon over at https://satsumastreet.com/stitch-alongs

Flossy Fox Shop SALs ~ paid

The Flower Dragon Meadow SAL is wrapping up in January, but the pattern is still available in the Flossy Fox Etsy shop (along with other past SALs) and I suspect something fun is brewing behind the scenes there for 2026.

Cliffside Stitches TBA in March~ free

The layout and download information from the Heritabe Motifs SAL is still available at https://cliffsidestitches.com/stitch-alongs/, where you’ll also find details on previous stitchalongs and a few other very nice free patterns. New SAL is coming in March 2026.

Cloudsfactory ‘The Extraordinary Exhibition’ Stitchalong~ paid

The Extraordinary Exhibition is a one of a kind mystery cross stitch pattern celebrating the artists who shaped art history, and those who are still shaping it today. You’ll find all the details and ordering info, as well optional suppply kits, for the 2026 stitchalong at https://cloudsfactory.net/the-extraordinary-exhibition-yearly-stitch-a-long-and-kit.html

Urban Stitches ‘Starry Night’ SAL continues (plus more) ~ paid

The Starry Night SAL continues this year and is still available if you’d like to join late. There’s always more awesomeness to find in their shop as well 😉 Available on their website at https://www.theurbanstitches.co.uk/pages/stitch-alongs or via Etsy if you prefer.

The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery SALs ~ paid

There’s always a cute stitchalong happening at The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery. Keep an eye on the stitchalongs page for the next adorable adventure https://www.thefrostedpumpkinstitchery.com/collections/current-cross-stitch-a-longs

CrossStitch4Everyone ‘Humming Through the Seasons’ SAL ~ paid

A four part stitchalong, onear per season, available via Etsy

Thyme for Stitching ‘Stitch the Sea’ SAL ~ free

You’ll receive one pattern part and a story chapter each month through the newsletter at https://thymeforstitching.com/subscribe/

xxInfinityStitchesxx Blackwork SAL ~ free

The year-long blackwork SAL takes place in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/708428346255416
and past SALs are still available via Etsy

One Point Mind 2026 Mystery Sampler SAL ~ free

This is a medium-large pattern that has both blackwork and cross stitching elements. Project details are available at https://www.onepointmind.com/2026mysterysal-8400.html

Elmhurst Library Winter Stitchalong: Folk Art Theme ~ free

The signup and pattern information can be found at https://www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org/winter-stitch-along, as well as patterns being available from their previous stitchalongs. (just another reason libraries are the best places we have)

Living on the Rainbow ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ SAL ~ paid

This stitchalong starts in April and includes patterns for 10 pages of a little mini book representing the characters from the story and book assembly instructions. Check out all the details over on Etsy.

Needle Lot Designs ‘Life at the Cottage’ SAL ~ paid

This stitchalong starts in April and runs through August, will include cute animals, folk art motifs, and architectural elements. Get all the details at https://www.needlelotdesigns.com/products/life-at-the-cottage-sal-needlelot-designs-stitchalong

Ship’s Manor has Witch Band Sampler & Snowman Band Sampler ~ paid

Two different band samplers with gorgeous specialty threads and fabrics available. Get all the details and sign up at https://www.shipsmanor.com/the-witch-and-the-snowman-band-samplers-sal/

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…

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/

WIPocalypse (15th 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/2026-wipocalypse-info/

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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 of course 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 -or- Cat Shelves Temperature SALs

Rows of potion bottles or shelves full of cute cats and books in these adorable temperature stitchalongs, both available via Etsy

Grandma Be Wildin Neato Bats -or- Gothic Cabinet Temperature Stitch-A-Long

Tiny little bats or a gothic cabinet full of mysteries, both temperature stitchalong patterns available via Etsy

Sprouting Lupine Temperature Samplers

You can choose from some climbing vines, a dozen cute Quaker baskets, or Birds of a Weather with some creative and lovely birds hanging out among the branches, all available via Etsy

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.

Satsuma Street ‘Local Conditions’ Temperature Chart

I’m getting beachy vibes with the rows of sandcastles (I think?) available via Etsy

Little Bear House Designs ‘A Year in Flowers’ Temperature Stitchalong

This free temperature SAL is available via the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/842239321722680

Tiny Stitchery Co 2026 Moon Phases Temperature Cross Stitch Pattern

I love that this incorporates the moon phases of the year along with the temperature for a beautiful piece, available via Etsy

Cross Stitch by Vanya Musical Temperature Tracker

For this tracker, each day is a musical note in the finished piece. By the end of the year, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind embroidered sheet of music, reflecting the rhythm of your seasons and the story of your year. Available via Etsy

Great Big List of Cross Stitch stitchalongs to Joing in 2026

The 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!

Be sure to like, pin, and share this list to enable a stitchy friend 🙂

Comments

  2. Many thank you’s for the list. I know it took some time to put it all together for cross stitchers to browse through and enjoy.

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  5. Victoria Sampler will start its annual year-long SAL later in the week of Jan 5th. This year’s theme is Christmas Ornaments.

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    • Oh, very cool! I love a good library program. It looks like they have some previous SALs still available as well. Thank you so much for sharing this one with everyone.

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