Christmas cross stitch ornaments work when the chart states its stitch count, DMC colours and finished size before you thread a needle. Most free files skip one of the three. Below are 33 ornaments with all three, so you can pick one in a minute and stitch it this week.
Quick answer: for a first ornament, pick a chart under 40 by 40 stitches with five DMC colours or fewer. It finishes under 3 inches on 14 ct aida.
For a gift with a name or a date, stitch the words on a scrap first.
A Christmas ornament chart you can trust names its stitch count, its DMC numbers and its finished size on the first page.
What are counted cross stitch Christmas ornaments?
Counted cross stitch Christmas ornaments are small designs stitched from a grid chart onto aida, then finished with felt, card or a mini hoop to hang on the tree.
Unlike printed kits, nothing is drawn on the fabric. You count each square from the chart.
That is why the chart matters more than the photo. A miscount shows on every ornament you make from it.
Every kit in this row ships with fabric, sorted floss and a needle, so a christmas cross stitch ornaments hoop can start the day it arrives. Picked by rating and number of reviews, not by price.
Printed kits suit a first project, counted kits suit a stitcher who reads charts.
Santune Christian Embroidery kit
Nativity Scene Needlepoint Cross Stitch Kits for Beginners Adult,Needle Point Sets,4 Embroidery,2 Hoops,Christ
Dimensions 70-08998 Winter Farm Christmas Counted Cross Stitch Kit
18" x 6", 14 Cnt. Blue Aida, 5pcs
1. Mini stocking with a name cuff
A mini stocking ornament with a name on the cuff hangs on the tree from the first week of December. You can stitch one per family member.
The design shows a red stocking with a white cuff, green heel and toe, and room for five letters.
You need DMC 321 for the body, 699 for the heel and toe, blanc for the cuff and 310 for the name.
The chart runs 30 by 44 stitches, about 2.1 by 3.1 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is centring a short name on the cuff.
I chart the letters on graph paper first. You count the name’s width, halve it, and start from the cuff’s middle column.
- Best for: a family tree with one stocking per name
- Avoid for: a name you can’t fit in seven letters
2. Gingerbread man with icing trim
A gingerbread man ornament suits a kitchen tree or a jar of cookies tied with ribbon for a neighbour. Kids love finding him on the lower branches.
He stands with arms out, white icing zigzags on his wrists and three red buttons.
You need DMC 434 for the body, 801 for the outline, blanc for icing and 321 for the buttons.
The chart is 34 by 40 stitches, near 2.4 by 2.9 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the icing line, which you work in backstitch.
Stitch every cross first. You add the backstitch last with one strand, so the zigzag stays crisp. I use a fresh needle for it.
- Best for: a child’s first ornament
- Avoid for: dark aida, where you lose the outline
3. Gold five-point star
A gold star ornament hangs near the top of the tree, or alone in a window from Advent to Epiphany.
The design is one five-point star with a darker shade on the two lower rays, so you see it lit from above.
You need DMC 725 for the top rays, 783 for the lower ones and E3821 metallic for a glint.
The chart is 31 stitches wide and 29 high, about 2.2 by 2.1 inches on 14 ct aida. You slow down at the top point.
An odd width gives it one middle column. Our favourite star cross stitch designs show why an even width splits the tip in two. I count the lower rays off the side ones.
- Best for: a window star for beginners
- Avoid for: any chart with an even width
4. Crossed candy cane pair
A candy cane ornament pair ties onto a gift bag or hangs from a stocking hook on the mantel.
Two canes cross at the hooks, tied with a small green bow. Each stripe runs three stitches wide.
You need DMC 321 for the stripes, blanc for the gaps and 701 for the bow.
The chart runs 28 by 36 stitches, about 2 by 2.6 inches on 14 ct aida. You will slow down at the diagonal stripe on each curve.
Stripes drift by one square on the bend. I stitch all the red first, then fill the white. You see a miscount at once, before the white hides it.
- Best for: a gift-bag tie made in two evenings
- Avoid for: stitchers who hate counting stripes
5. Snowman face in a 3-inch hoop
A snowman face in a 3-inch hoop goes on a classroom tree or a coat hook by the door. The hoop is the frame, so you skip the finishing.
The design is a round white face with a carrot nose, coal eyes and a red knit hat.
You need DMC blanc and 762 for the face, 970 for the nose, 310 for the eyes and 321 for the hat.
The chart is 36 by 36 stitches, about 2.6 inches square on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is white on white.
Blanc vanishes on cream fabric. You pick light blue aida, and I outline the face in 415 so it reads from across the room.
- Best for: a classroom tree with no finishing
- Avoid for: cream fabric
6. Snowy cottage with a lit window
A snowy cottage ornament marks a first Christmas in a new home. If you know someone who just got the keys, this is their ornament.
The design shows a small house with a lit window, a wreath on the door and snow on the roof.
You need DMC 3777 for brick, 725 for the window, 699 for the wreath and blanc for snow.
The chart is 40 by 38 stitches, about 2.9 by 2.7 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the roof line.
Each step of the slope moves one stitch. I count it off the chimney. You find more layouts in our house cross stitch patterns.
- Best for: a new-home gift
- Avoid for: a very first project
7. Beaded Christmas tree
A beaded tree ornament hangs where the lights hit it, so the beads catch the glow every evening. You can also mount it on a card front.
The design is a green fir with a gold star on top and twelve seed beads as baubles.
You need DMC 699 and 702 for the branches, 433 for the trunk and 725 for the star.
The chart is 30 by 42 stitches, about 2.1 by 3 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the bead placement.
A bead sits on a half stitch, not a full cross. You sew each one with a beading needle and matching thread. I add them after the greens.
- Best for: a card front that catches the light
- Avoid for: trees within reach of toddlers
8. Leaping reindeer silhouette
A reindeer silhouette ornament suits a modern tree in white and wood, or a hoop you keep on a bookshelf through winter.
The design is one leaping reindeer in a single colour, with antlers raised. The back legs trail four stitches behind.
You need one skein: DMC 815 on cream, or blanc on red aida for a Nordic look.
The chart is 44 by 40 stitches, about 3.1 by 2.9 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the antlers.
Thin branches of one stitch tend to float. I carry no thread across the gaps on the back. You end and restart instead, so nothing shows through.
- Best for: a modern white-and-wood tree
- Avoid for: stitchers who carry thread across gaps
9. Open poinsettia flower
A poinsettia ornament belongs on a red-and-gold tree or a table setting, tied to a napkin for each guest. You can also frame it in a 3-inch round.
The design is one open flower with six red bracts and a yellow centre.
You need DMC 321 and 816 for the bracts, 986 for leaves and 726 for the centre.
The chart is 38 stitches square, about 2.7 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is telling the two reds apart.
Their symbols look close on a printout. You highlight every 816 square before you start. I use a yellow pen, and the shading falls into place.
- Best for: place cards at Christmas dinner
- Avoid for: a chart you print in black and white
10. Holly sprig with three berries
A holly sprig ornament is the quickest one here, done in one evening for a work Secret Santa. You can also tie it to a jar of jam.
Two leaves meet at a cluster of three red berries.
You need DMC 890 and 987 for the leaves, 321 for the berries and blanc for a highlight dot.
The chart is 26 by 20 stitches, under 2 by 1.5 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the leaf points.
Each point is a quarter stitch on most charts. I swap them for full crosses at this size. You lose nothing, and the edge stays sharp.
- Best for: a last-minute Secret Santa gift
- Avoid for: a large frame
11. Baby’s first Christmas 2026
A baby’s first Christmas ornament with the year 2026 goes to new parents and stays in the family box for decades.
The design is a teddy bear holding a star, with the name above and the year below.
You need DMC 738 and 436 for the bear, 3325 or 3713 for the lettering and 727 for the star.
The chart is 50 by 56 stitches, about 3.6 by 4 inches on 14 ct aida. You slow down at the name and the date.
A typo here is forever. I stitch the name on a scrap first. You check the spelling with the parents before the real piece.
- Best for: new parents and a 2026 keepsake
- Avoid for: a piece you start the night before
12. Thank-you apple for a teacher
A teacher ornament goes into a card on the last school day before the holidays. Teachers keep them; mugs pile up.
The design is a red apple with a tiny bow and the words thank you in small capitals.
You need DMC 666 for the apple, 3371 for the stem, 702 for the leaf and 310 for letters.
The chart is 32 by 40 stitches, about 2.3 by 2.9 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the lettering.
Small capitals need backstitch in one strand. I go round each letter twice so the corners hold. You can swap in the teacher’s name.
- Best for: a teacher’s end-of-term card
- Avoid for: names longer than eight letters
13. Penguin in a striped scarf
A penguin ornament in a striped scarf is for the kids’ tree, low enough for small hands. It survives being dropped.
The design is a round penguin standing on ice, with a scarf you stitch in red and green.
You need DMC 310 for the back, blanc for the belly, 742 for the feet and 321 with 699 for the scarf.
The chart is 28 by 34 stitches, about 2 by 2.4 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is black next to white.
Dark fibres shed onto white crosses. You stitch the blanc belly first, then the 310. I keep a lint roller next to the hoop.
- Best for: a kids’ tree at low height
- Avoid for: stitching where pets shed
14. Nordic snowflake on red aida
A Nordic snowflake on red aida suits a Scandinavian tree with straw and wood, or a set of six you string across a window.
The design is an eight-arm snowflake, the same in every quarter. Each arm ends in a small arrow.
You need one colour: blanc on red aida, or 321 on white if you prefer it the other way round.
The chart is 41 stitches square, about 2.9 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is coverage on dark fabric.
Two strands of white on red look thin. I use three strands of blanc here. You count one quarter and mirror it for the rest.
- Best for: a Scandinavian garland of six
- Avoid for: two strands on dark aida
15. Gold bell with a red bow
A bell ornament with a bow hangs on the front door wreath or on a doorknob, where everyone sees it on arrival.
The design is one gold bell under a red bow, with two holly leaves.
You need DMC 783 and 729 for the bell, 321 for the bow, 699 for the leaves and E3821 for the rim.
The chart is 34 by 38 stitches, about 2.4 by 2.7 inches on 14 ct aida. The metallic thread is where you slow down.
Metallic frays and twists. You cut lengths of 12 inches, not 18. I run it through a damp sponge before each needle. It stops the snapping.
- Best for: a front-door wreath
- Avoid for: a first try at metallics
16. Little angel with folded hands
A little angel ornament goes on a grandmother’s tree, or into a sympathy card you send in a hard December.
The design is a small angel in a white gown with gold wings and a halo, hands folded.
You need DMC blanc and 3865 for the gown, 677 for the wings, 754 for skin and 783 for the halo.
The chart is 36 by 46 stitches, about 2.6 by 3.3 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the face.
A face in six stitches goes wrong with one dark cross. I skip eyes and leave the face plain. You keep it gentle that way.
- Best for: a grandmother’s tree or a sympathy card
- Avoid for: stitchers who want a detailed face
Halfway through the list is a good moment to pick a kit for the next evening. These sets keep the colours already matched to the chart.
Check the fabric count on the listing before you buy, since 11, 14 and 16 count stitch up at different sizes.
Dimensions
8778, Santa Claus, Gold Collection Personalizable Counted Cross Stitch Christmas Stocking Kit, 16" Long, 16 Cn
17. Bethlehem star over a stable
A Bethlehem star ornament belongs on a church fair stall or a nativity shelf, next to the figures.
The design is a dark blue sky with one bright star over a small stable roof.
You need DMC 336 for the sky, 725 and E3821 for the star and 801 for the stable.
The chart is 40 by 50 stitches, about 2.9 by 3.6 inches on 14 ct aida. The full sky is where you spend the time.
A filled background takes three times the floss of the motif. You buy two skeins of 336, not one. I stitch the sky in rows, never in patches. Patches leave visible lines.
- Best for: a nativity shelf or a church fair stall
- Avoid for: a project you bought one skein for
18. Pair of mittens on a string
A pair of mittens ornament hangs from a ribbon across the mantel, or slips into a knitting friend’s gift bag.
The design shows two mittens joined by a string, each with a snowflake and a striped cuff.
You need DMC 321 for the mittens, blanc for the snowflakes and 3865 for the cuffs.
The chart is 46 by 32 stitches, about 3.3 by 2.3 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the mirror image.
The second mitten is a mirror, and you can copy the first by mistake. I turn the printout over to check. You can trace the flip through the paper.
- Best for: a knitter’s gift bag
- Avoid for: a chart that prints one mitten only
19. Holly wreath with a red bow
A wreath ornament suits a kitchen window or the front of a Christmas card to a neighbour. Back it with felt and a ribbon loop.
The design is a green ring of leaves with red berries and a bow at the bottom.
You need DMC 699, 701 and 703 for the leaves, 321 for berries and bow.
The chart is 36 stitches square, about 2.6 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the empty centre.
A ring drifts off round if you lose count once. I mark the centre with a pin and count out to the leaves. You check all four sides against the chart.
- Best for: a card for a neighbour
- Avoid for: skipping the centre mark
20. Santa face with a full beard
A Santa face ornament is the one children point to first. Hang it at their eye level on the tree, or on the advent calendar for 24 December.
The design is a round face with a red hat, white trim, rosy cheeks and a full beard.
You need DMC 321 for the hat, blanc and 762 for the beard, 951 for skin and 3326 for cheeks.
The chart is 40 by 44 stitches, about 2.9 by 3.1 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the beard texture.
Two whites side by side blur together. I stitch 762 first as the shadow, then fill blanc around it. You see the beard curls appear.
- Best for: the advent calendar on 24 December
- Avoid for: a palette with only one white
21. Christmas mouse in a nightcap
A Christmas mouse ornament tucks into a stocking toe as a surprise, or hangs on the tabletop tree you set up in a child’s room.
The design is a grey mouse in a red nightcap, holding a tiny candy cane.
You need DMC 318 and 415 for the fur, 3713 for the ears, 321 for the cap and blanc for the cane.
The chart is 24 by 30 stitches, about 1.7 by 2.1 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the whiskers.
Whiskers are long single stitches. You add them last in one strand of 310. I keep them to three per side. More looks messy.
- Best for: a stocking-toe surprise
- Avoid for: heavy backstitch you can’t undo
22. Eight-sided biscornu
A biscornu ornament is the one for an experienced stitcher, hung on the tree or set in a bowl as a pincushion after New Year.
Two stitched squares join corner to middle, so the result is an eight-sided puff with a button in the centre.
You need DMC 498 and 3865 for the motif and a matching button.
Each square is 40 by 40 stitches, about 2.9 inches on 14 ct aida. Joining is where you need patience.
The seams need a backstitch border with matching counts on both squares. I count the border stitches on each side before I join. You whip the edges through those stitches only.
- Best for: experienced stitchers who sew
- Avoid for: a gift you need by the weekend
23. Blackwork bauble in bands
A blackwork bauble suits a monochrome tree in black, white and silver, or a framed set of three in a hallway.
The design is a round bauble filled with geometric backstitch patterns in bands, no full crosses at all. You see lace from a distance.
You need DMC 310 on white aida, E168 silver for one band and a size 26 needle.
The chart is 42 stitches across, about 3 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the repeat inside each band.
Each blackwork repeat steps across a fixed number of blocks. I stitch one full repeat, then copy it by eye. You check every fourth repeat against the chart.
- Best for: a black, white and silver tree
- Avoid for: stitchers who want full crosses only
24. NOEL sampler band
A NOEL sampler band ornament hangs on a long mantel garland or stretches along a shelf edge from December to Twelfth Night.
The design spells NOEL in serif capitals between two small border rows, like an old sampler. You get the widest piece in this list.
You need DMC 498 for the letters and 3345 for the borders, on antique white aida.
The chart is 70 by 22 stitches, about 5 by 1.6 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the letter spacing.
Serifs crowd each other when the gaps vary. I keep three blank columns between every letter. You start from the centre gap between O and E.
- Best for: a mantel garland
- Avoid for: a round ornament frame
25. Robin on a snowball
A robin ornament suits a British-style Christmas card or a hoop on the hall table through January. You can also give it to a bird lover.
The design is a round little robin perched on a snowball, with a red-orange breast.
You need DMC 350 for the breast, 433 and 435 for the back, 3865 for snow and 310 for the eye.
The chart is 30 by 32 stitches, about 2.1 by 2.3 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the breast colour.
Red reads too cherry for a robin. I use 350, a coral red, never 321. You compare the floss in daylight before you start.
- Best for: a bird lover’s Christmas card
- Avoid for: swapping in a cherry red
26. Wrapped gift box with an initial
A wrapped gift box ornament doubles as a gift tag: stitch the recipient’s initial on the lid and tie it to the parcel.
The design is a green box with a red ribbon crossing it and a big bow on top.
You need DMC 909 for the box, 321 for the ribbon and 310 for the initial.
The chart is 26 by 30 stitches, about 1.9 by 2.1 inches on 14 ct aida. You slow down where the ribbons cross.
Where ribbons cross, one has to sit on top. I stitch the vertical band through and stop the horizontal at its edge. You leave space for your initial before the bow.
- Best for: a gift tag you keep as an ornament
- Avoid for: initials wider than five stitches
27. Hot cocoa mug with marshmallows
A hot cocoa mug ornament goes on a coffee-bar tree in the kitchen or into a mug-and-chocolate gift you give a friend.
The design is a red mug with a candy cane, three marshmallows and steam curls. The handle faces right.
You need DMC 321 for the mug, 801 for cocoa, blanc for marshmallows and 762 for steam.
The chart is 32 by 34 stitches, about 2.3 by 2.4 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the steam.
Steam is backstitch curves, and curves on a grid look jagged. I use one strand and short stitches over one block. You get a smooth curl that way.
- Best for: a coffee-bar tree
- Avoid for: a first try at backstitch curves
28. Dog in a Santa hat
A dog in a Santa hat ornament is the gift for a pet owner, stitched in their dog’s colours and hung on the tree.
The design is a sitting puppy head-on with a red hat flopping to one side.
You need DMC 436 and 434 for a tan coat, or 310 and 413 for a black one, plus 321 for the hat.
The chart is 34 by 38 stitches, about 2.4 by 2.7 inches on 14 ct aida. You slow down when you change the coat colour.
Swap colours and the shading breaks. You change light for light and dark for dark only. I test the swap on the chart key first.
- Best for: a pet owner’s gift
- Avoid for: a dog with patchy markings
29. Polar bear on blue aida
A polar bear ornament on blue aida suits a silver-and-blue tree, or a winter display you keep up into February.
The design is a white bear walking on a snowy edge under a few stars.
You need DMC blanc and 762 for the bear, 3799 for the nose and E168 for the stars.
The chart is 46 by 30 stitches, about 3.3 by 2.1 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the four legs in step.
Walking legs alternate, and one wrong row makes the bear limp. I stitch the legs before the body. You count each foot from the snow line up.
- Best for: a silver-and-blue tree
- Avoid for: white aida, where you lose the bear
30. Tall nutcracker soldier
A nutcracker soldier ornament belongs on the tree of anyone who goes to the ballet every December. You can also fit it into a slim card.
The design is a tall soldier in a red jacket, black boots and a tall hat with gold trim.
You need DMC 321 for the jacket, 310 for hat and boots, 820 for trousers and 783 for buttons.
The chart is 22 by 60 stitches, about 1.6 by 4.3 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the narrow height.
Tall motifs lean when the centre line slips. I tack a thread down the centre column first. You count every row off it.
- Best for: ballet lovers and slim cards
- Avoid for: a square card
31. Candle lantern with a metallic glow
A candle lantern ornament hangs in a window on the darkest evenings, or on a porch tree you pass every night.
The design is a black iron lantern with a lit candle inside and a sprig of fir on top.
You need DMC 310 for the frame, 727 and 3854 for the flame, E3821 for glow and 699 for fir.
The chart is 30 by 48 stitches, about 2.1 by 3.4 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is blending the glow.
Glow is one strand of 727 and one of E3821 in the same needle. I stitch it around the flame only. You stop it two squares from the frame.
- Best for: a window on dark evenings
- Avoid for: stitchers who dislike blending strands
32. Hidden Christmas pickle
A Christmas pickle ornament hides deep in the tree on Christmas Eve, and the child who finds it opens the first present.
The design is one green pickle with bumps and a small red bow at the stem. You are meant to miss it at first.
You need DMC 3346 and 3347 for the body, 3345 for shadow and 321 for the bow.
The chart is 16 by 40 stitches, about 1.1 by 2.9 inches on 14 ct aida. The tricky spot is the bumps.
Random bumps look like a mistake. I place lighter 3347 crosses in a loose diagonal. You keep the outline smooth and let the bumps sit inside.
- Best for: a family hunt on Christmas Eve
- Avoid for: a bold colour statement
33. Perforated paper gift tag
A perforated paper ornament is a gift tag first and a tree ornament after, for the stitcher who wants twenty quick makes.
The design is a small star, tree or heart stitched on 14-count paper and cut out one hole from the edge.
You need DMC 321, 699 and 725, plus a gold cord for hanging.
Each motif is about 20 by 20 stitches, near 1.4 inches on 14-count paper. The tricky spot is the paper itself.
Paper tears if you pull hard or unpick. I stitch with a loose tension and never use a hoop. You cut out the shape only after the last stitch.
- Best for: batch-making twenty tags
- Avoid for: anyone who unpicks often
Pick a kit and stitch one of these christmas cross stitch ornaments ideas tonight. A complete kit saves the trip for floss and fabric.
Gift sets with two or three hoops work well for a stitching friend.
Dimensions Stamped Cross Stitch Baby Quilt 34" X 43"
Dimensions Stamped Cross Stitch Baby Quilt 34" X 43"
How do you choose cross stitch Christmas ornament patterns?
Three checks take a minute and save the evening.
- Stitch count and finished size. Divide the width by 14 for inches on 14 ct aida. Free files often show a photo with no count, so you cut the wrong fabric.
- Number of DMC colours. Five to eight colours suit an ornament. A free chart with no numbers leaves you matching floss by eye.
- A readable chart. Symbols must differ in black and white. Free PDFs often rely on colour alone, and two reds become one on your printer.
If it goes wrong
- The motif runs off-centre. Fold the aida in quarters and start from the chart’s middle, the same rule our star designs follow.
- A colour runs out halfway. Buy two skeins of any background colour. Dye lots differ, so you match from one batch.
- The chart has a missing column. Check the page edges before you cut fabric. A cropped PDF hides a row on the right.
- The finished piece puckers. Your tension is too tight. Press it face down on a towel before you back it with felt.
Key takeaways
- Pick a chart that states its stitch count, DMC numbers and finished size.
- Divide stitches by 14 for inches on 14 ct aida.
- Keep a first ornament under 40 by 40 stitches and five colours.
- Stitch names and dates on a scrap before the real piece.
- Back each ornament with felt and a ribbon loop so it hangs flat.
When the free version isn’t enough
A free chart gives you the grid but not the floss. A full kit adds aida cut to size and DMC skeins sorted by the colour key, so nothing is matched by eye.
For checked charts in other seasons, try our Valentines cross stitch patterns or the house patterns for a new-home gift.
Common questions
How big should a Christmas cross stitch ornament be?
A Christmas cross stitch ornament is usually 25 to 50 stitches wide, which is 1.8 to 3.6 inches on 14 ct aida. Anything bigger weighs the branch down and needs a frame.
Are counted cross stitch Christmas stocking patterns good for ornaments?
Counted cross stitch Christmas stocking patterns make good ornaments when they are under 50 stitches tall. Larger stocking charts are meant for real stockings, so check the height before you cut fabric.
Can I turn a cross stitch pattern Christmas stocking into a tree ornament?
Yes, if the cross stitch pattern Christmas stocking chart is small. Stitch it on 18 ct to shrink it by about a fifth, then back it with felt and add a ribbon loop.
Can you trust cross stitch Christmas ornament patterns free online?
Some cross stitch Christmas ornament patterns free online are fine, but many skip the stitch count or the colour key. Check both before you print. If one is missing, move on.
How do you finish a cross stitch ornament without sewing?
Glue the stitched piece to stiff felt with fabric glue, trim a few squares out from the edge, and add a ribbon loop. A mini hoop works too and needs no glue.
How long does a Christmas cross stitch ornament take?
A 30 by 30 stitch ornament in five colours takes most stitchers two to three evenings. Add an evening for backstitch, beads or metallic thread, and one more for finishing.
