Monet Cross Stitch Patterns

Who is Monet?

What is so inspiring about Claude Monet, anyway? A French Impressionistic painter, Monet lived from 1840 to 1926. His gifts to the art world have enthralled art lovers throughout the centuries.

You don’t have to be an art expert to appreciate Monet’s innovative world of color. His Impressionistic art focused on painting the effects of light en plein air, meaning "in the open air" or describing the act of painting outside rather than inside, with broken color and rapid brushstrokes. Much of Monet’s work was created outside, and this type of painting is still popular today.

Monet Today

Today, both novice and experienced painters love to copy or reproduce Monet’s style, either by copying one of his paintings or by using the style to create an original piece of work. Monet’s praises aren’t just sung by painters, however. Monet cross stitch patterns are popular choices among many crafters who love the art of cross stitch. While many novice cross stitch enthusiasts tend to shy away from the intricacies of Monet’s work, others embrace the challenges and the beauty that each piece offers.

If you are looking for a unique cross stitch project, then a Monet pattern might be just the answer you need. While the pattern may take more time than a simpler piece, the effects are stunning. Once finished, you will have created an heirloom that can be handed down from generation to generation.

Monet Cross Stitch Patterns Online

We’ve compiled a list of links to a variety of Monet cross stitch patterns. Check them out!

• Scarlet Quince: You can find a beautiful cross stitch pattern of Monet’s painting “Irises” at this site. A clump of purple and blue irises and their spiky green leaves growing at the edge of Monet's pond in his garden at Giverny. The water seems disturbed and reflects nothing except a yellowish cloud. Other patterns located at this site include “Water Lilies”, “Terrace at Sainte Adresse”, “The Church at Vernon”, “The Regatta at Argenteuil”, “The White Water Lilies”, and “Yellow Irises”.
• The Happy Cross Stitcher: This site stocks a full range of Monet cross stitch, tapestry, embroidery designs, and kits. Designs include “Argenteuil”, “Cliffs”, “Giverny”, “Haystack on Snow”, “Japanese Bridge”, “Monet’s Garden”, Poppy Field”, “Pourville”, and “Water Lilies”.
• Nordic Needle: You’ll find a variety of cross stitch pattern books at this site. If you are looking for Monet in particular, check out the “Woman with Parasol” chart. Large, clear charts in a spiral bound booklet are coded for DMC floss. White or off-white fabric is recommended. No partial stitches are used. Stitched on 14 count aida or 28 count fabric over two threads, design size is 18.75" x 28.25". On 18 count aida or 36 count fabric over two threads, design size is 14.25" x 22".
• Craft Conn: This site specializes in fine art paintings by artists like Van Gogh, Monet, and Renoir, pre-Columbian art from Mexico, and it also offers beautiful landscape and animal patterns. If you don't see your favorite painting here, the company may be able to create a kit for you if the pattern is considered public domain and doesn’t break copyright law.
• Salt and Pepper: You can find many classical masterpieces in cross stitch patterns at this site, including Monet’s “The River” and “Water Lilies”.
• L & G Point Cross Stitch Gallery: At this site, you can find original free cross stitch patterns to print on line, including famous masterpieces, such as Renoir, Murillo, Cezanne, Monet, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Lautrec, Degas, and Whistler.

Finally, for more cross stitch patterns, check out your local hobby or craft store or look for particular patterns and charts at eBay.