# Sims 4 Cross-Stitch Skill Cheat

Source: https://sims4skillcheats.com/cross-stitch-skill-cheat

Last updated: 2026-11-10

The Sims 4 Cross-Stitch skill cheat is `stats.set_skill_level skill_crossstitch 5`. Select the Sim, open the cheat console with `Ctrl`+`Shift`+`C` (all four shoulder buttons on PlayStation and Xbox), type `testingcheats true`, then enter the line. Cross-Stitch goes up to level 5. It needs Cottage Living.

## Cross-Stitch cheat for every level

Change the last number to pick the level. Cross-Stitch has 5 levels.

| Level | Cheat |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | `stats.set_skill_level skill_crossstitch 1` |
| 2 | `stats.set_skill_level skill_crossstitch 2` |
| 3 | `stats.set_skill_level skill_crossstitch 3` |
| 4 | `stats.set_skill_level skill_crossstitch 4` |
| 5 (max) | `stats.set_skill_level skill_crossstitch 5` |

Note the code: most skills start with `major_`, but Cross-Stitch uses `skill_crossstitch`. Typing `major_crossstitch` will not work.

## How to max Cross-Stitch step by step

- Load your save, go to Live mode and click the Sim you want to change.
- Open the console: `Ctrl`+`Shift`+`C` on PC and Mac, `L1`+`L2`+`R1`+`R2` on PlayStation, `LB`+`LT`+`RB`+`RT` on Xbox.
- Type `testingcheats true` and press Enter.
- Type `stats.set_skill_level skill_crossstitch 5` and press Enter.
- The Cross-Stitch bar jumps to level 5. Close the console with `Esc`.

It needs **Cottage Living** installed. Without the pack the cheat does nothing.

## Cross-Stitch cheat not working?

- **Nothing happens:** type `testingcheats true` first. Type it again if you loaded a save or traveled.
- **Wrong Sim leveled up:** the cheat changes the selected Sim. Click the right portrait and repeat.
- **Spelling:** the skill code is `skill_crossstitch`, with no spaces. Codes are not case sensitive.
- **Pack missing:** Cottage Living must be installed and enabled.
- **Console won't open:** another app may be using the shortcut. See the fixes on the [main skill cheats page](/).

## FAQ

### What is the max Cross-Stitch level in The Sims 4?

Cross-Stitch goes up to level 5. The cheat for the top level is `stats.set_skill_level skill_crossstitch 5`.

### Do I need a pack for the Cross-Stitch skill cheat?

Yes. Cross-Stitch comes with Cottage Living.

### Does the Cross-Stitch cheat work on PS5, PS4 and Xbox?

Yes. Hold all four shoulder buttons to open the console, type `testingcheats true`, then `stats.set_skill_level skill_crossstitch 5`. On consoles, cheats that need testingcheats turn off Achievements and Trophies for that save.