Last Updated on October 31, 2026 by Dee
Stitching little felt ornaments on a dark evening is a lovely way to get ready for Christmas, and a printed pattern takes all the guesswork out of the shapes.
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Quick answer: 12 free printable felt ornament patterns (star, bauble, cardinal, gingerbread man and more) as an A4 PDF plus PNGs. Print, cut out the shape, pin it to felt, cut two and stitch.
I’ve put together 12 free felt ornament patterns in one printable PDF: a star, a round bauble, a Christmas tree, a mitten, a gingerbread man, a heart, a cardinal, a robin, a cat, a fox, a snowman and a mini stocking. Each one is a single outline to cut out, pin to your felt and stitch.
Each pattern fills an A4 page, so scale it down for tree-sized ornaments (more on that below), then scroll on to see every pattern with an idea for making it.
Table of Contents
All 12 Felt Ornament Patterns at a Glance
Here’s the whole set on one page so you can see what you’re getting. Every page is one Christmas shape drawn as a clear outline on a white page. The outer line is where you cut, and any inner lines show details you can stitch or layer on in a second color of felt.
Want a closer look? Here are four of the pages up close: the round bauble, the heart, the robin and the fox.
How to Make Felt Ornaments with These Patterns
Quick answer: print the pattern at the size you want, cut out the paper shape, pin it to two layers of felt and cut both together, then blanket stitch around the edge, stuff lightly and add a hanging loop.
Print size and scaling
Each pattern fills an A4 page, so at 100% the shapes come out about 18 to 25 cm tall. That’s a lovely size for applique on a cushion or tote bag, but big for the tree. For tree ornaments of about 8 to 11 cm, set your printer to around 45% scale (anywhere from 40 to 50% works), or use the “multiple pages per sheet” setting with four on a sheet, which prints them at about half size. On US Letter, tick “fit to page”. Whatever size you choose, print the same pattern at the same scale for the front and the back so they line up.
Cutting out the paper pattern
Cut along the outer line of the shape. That outline is your cutting line. The patterns don’t have a seam allowance drawn in, and you don’t need one for blanket stitch, which sits right on the edge. If you’ll use a shape again and again, print it on cardstock so you have a sturdy template to draw around.
Pinning or tracing onto felt
Pin the paper pattern to two layers of felt, or hold it flat and trace around it with a fabric pen, a chalk pencil or a sliver of soap. Then cut both layers at once with sharp fabric scissors, so the front and back match exactly. For details like a cuff, a scarf or a bauble band, cut the paper pattern along that inner line and use the smaller piece as its own pattern in a second color.
Stitching and stuffing
Stitch any small pieces onto the front first. Then put the front and back together and blanket stitch around the edge with two or three strands of embroidery thread, leaving a small gap. Push in a little stuffing, a bit at a time with the end of a pencil, and keep it light so the ornament stays flat enough to hang nicely. Stitch the gap closed.
Adding a hanging loop and details
Fold a short length of lace ribbon or thread into a loop and tuck the ends between the two layers at the top before you stitch past that point, or sew a loop on afterwards. The star, heart and mini stocking have a loop drawn on the pattern to show where it goes. A few vintage buttons, beads or French knots finish them off. Making these with children? Skip the needle and glue the layers together with fabric glue instead.
1. Star Felt Ornament Pattern
A plump five-pointed star with softly rounded points and a hanging loop drawn at the top. There are no inner lines at all, just one clean outline, so it’s the easiest pattern in the set to start with.
Cut two stars in gold or mustard felt, blanket stitch them together in a contrasting thread and add a few seed beads or French knots on the front.
2. Round Bauble Felt Ornament Pattern
A round bauble with a scalloped cap, a little ring on top and a band across the middle marked by two lines.
Cut the whole circle in one color, then cut just the band and the cap from the same paper pattern in a second color and stitch them on top before you join the front and back.
3. Christmas Tree Felt Ornament Pattern
A four-tier Christmas tree with a little trunk, drawn as one simple outline. The tiers are short and pointy, so it cuts neatly from felt.
Green felt with a brown trunk stitched on top looks classic. Add a tiny felt star at the tip, or sew a few buttons on as baubles.
4. Mitten Felt Ornament Pattern
A single mitten with a ribbed cuff. The cuff has its own line and rib marks, so you can make it a separate piece.
Cut the hand in red felt and the cuff in cream, then flip the paper pattern over to cut a mirror-image mitten. Join the pair with a length of ribbon.
5. Gingerbread Man Felt Ornament Pattern
A smiling gingerbread man with three buttons and wavy icing lines on his arms and legs.
Use tan or brown felt and stitch the icing lines in white thread with a simple running stitch. Small buttons or French knots work for his buttons and eyes.
6. Heart Felt Ornament Pattern
A tall folk-style heart, a little lopsided on purpose, with a hanging loop at the top. It’s a single outline with no inner lines.
Make it in red felt with a blanket-stitched edge and a button in the middle, or add a few small stitched hearts or flowers on the front.
Enjoying these so far? All 12 are in the one PDF. Grab the free felt ornament patterns here and they’ll be in your inbox in a minute.
7. Cardinal Felt Ornament Pattern
A crested cardinal perched on a branch, with lines for its face mask, wing and long tail feathers.
Cut the outer bird shape in red felt and leave the branch off, or cut it in brown as a separate piece. Stitch the wing line and add a black felt mask and a tiny bead eye.
8. Robin Felt Ornament Pattern
A round little robin with lines marking its breast and wing, plus thin legs and feet.
Cut the body in brown felt and the breast in red from the same pattern, trimmed along the breast line. Stitch the legs on in dark thread rather than cutting them.
9. Cat Felt Ornament Pattern
A sitting cat looking over its shoulder, with its tail curled around its feet. This is the most detailed outline in the set, with fur and whisker lines.
For felt, cut just the outer silhouette and stitch only the eyes, nose and a few whiskers. Black, gray or ginger felt all look lovely.
10. Fox Felt Ornament Pattern
A standing fox with a big bushy tail and a line marking its white tail tip, with some fur detail on the chest and tail.
The legs are slim, so print this one a little larger or cut the legs slightly chunkier than the line. Orange felt with a cream tail tip stitched on top works well.
11. Snowman Felt Ornament Pattern
A round snowman in a bobble hat with a ribbed brim, a carrot nose, a fringed scarf and two buttons.
Cut the body in white felt, then cut the hat and scarf as separate pieces from the same pattern in bright colors. A small pompom makes a cozy bobble.
12. Mini Stocking Felt Ornament Pattern
A mini stocking with a deep cuff, a hanging loop and lines marking the heel and toe.
Stitch around the sides and foot but leave the top open, and you have a little pocket for a sweet or a gift card. Use a contrasting felt for the cuff, heel and toe.
Pattern Specs at a Glance
| Patterns | 12 felt ornament shapes, one per page, each a single outline |
| Pages in the PDF | 15: a cover, the 12 patterns, a how-to-use page and a page about my Patreon |
| File types | PDF, plus a zip of the 12 patterns as PNG files |
| Size | A4 portrait; prints on US Letter with “fit to page”; scale down for smaller ornaments |
| Resolution | 300 dpi (2480 × 3508 pixels per page) |
| License | Personal and classroom use; not for resale |
You’re welcome to use them at home, in your classroom, in a homeschool group, a craft club or a library session. Please don’t sell the files, print them for sale, or share them online as your own. If you’d like to share them, send people to this page instead. Thank you!
More Christmas Making Printables
If you’re in a Christmas making mood, these posts will keep you going:
- Love a needle and thread? My Christmas sewing junk journal ideas come with free printable pages too.
- Tie a felt ornament onto a present with one of my free printable Christmas gift tags.
- For more festive outlines to trace and color, try my Christmas drawing templates.
- And to count down while you stitch, here’s my printable advent calendar.
Love these? The full Felt Ornament set has 36 more pattern sheets: woodland animals, folk hearts and birds, bakes, snowflakes and detailed multi-piece ornaments. £9
You’ll find all my other printables in my Payhip shop.
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If you love printing, cutting and making, come and join me on Patreon. It’s where my weekly watercolor template sets go out to members: printed outlines with painted references, so you can see where the color goes, plus Procreate stamps and palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make a felt ornament from a pattern?
Print the pattern, cut out the paper shape along its outer line, pin it to two layers of felt and cut both together. Blanket stitch around the edge, leaving a small gap, push in a little stuffing, then stitch the gap closed. Tuck a ribbon loop between the layers at the top before you finish so it’s ready to hang.
What size should I print felt ornament patterns?
Each pattern fills an A4 page, so at 100% the shapes come out about 18 to 25 cm tall, which is big for a tree. For tree ornaments of about 8 to 11 cm, print at around 45% scale (40 to 50% works). Print the front and back at the same size so they match.
What felt is best for ornaments?
Wool or wool-blend felt is thicker and softer, holds stitches nicely and cuts with a clean edge. Thin acrylic craft felt is cheaper and fine for practice or for kids. Whichever you use, sharp fabric scissors make a big difference.
Do I need a sewing machine to make felt ornaments?
No. Felt ornaments are usually sewn by hand with embroidery thread, and blanket stitch is all you need. For young children, glue the two layers together with fabric glue instead and decorate the front with buttons or stickers.
Where can I get free felt ornament patterns?
Right here. Pop your email into the box at the top of this post and the PDF of all 12 patterns comes straight to your inbox, along with a link to the 12 PNG files. You can also download it straight from the thank-you message.
Final Thoughts
Twelve simple shapes, a few squares of felt and some embroidery thread, and you’re ready to start a little handmade tree. Begin with the star or the heart, they’re the quickest, then work up to the cardinal or the fox when you’re ready for more detail.
If you’d like the patterns, pop your email in at the top of the post and they’re yours.
For more art ideas, come and find me on YouTube (subscribe here so you don’t miss the next one) and on Pinterest, where I save all my Christmas craft ideas.
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Last updated 31 October 2026.
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Dee x