Swimming with Scissors
Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Blackbird Designs featuring an octopus and says "Under the sea in an octopus garden in the shade"!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Cedar Plank by Lakeside Linens using Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 120 x 101.

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a fun pink Octopus on a wavy background with the words "Octopus's Garden".

Model stitched on 14 count white Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 111 x 154 and the finished size is 7.9" x 11".

An Erin Elizabeth Design, worked on black fabric, featuring a beach house, deck chair buoy, pelican, sandcastle & more!

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 93 x 100. Finished size is 6.64" x 7.14" on 28 count.

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a cute heart shaped design of an underwater scene with a large orange octopus in the center.

Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 35 x 34 and the finished size is 2.50" x 2.43".

XStitch the Rainbow is a colorful and creative collaboration. Over 20 designers have each created a deep ocean themed pattern no larger than 60 x 60 stitches, using the same palette of four Cottage Garden Threads floss colors.

Pattern by The Stitch Crypt featuring a cute underwater... Read more about Deep Sea Dumbo - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Underwater Garden is part of the 2026 XStitch the Rainbow collaboration. Featuring a fun underwater design with fish and more!

Stitched on 40 ct. Beanstalk with the Cottage Garden Threads floss pack (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 60 x 60 and the finished size is 3" x 3".

Cross stitch pattern from Autumn Lane Stitchery featuring a lovely mermaid swimming with dolphins!

Patterns stitched on 28 count linen using DMC. Stitch count is 98 x 195 stitches. Finished size is 7" x 13.9".

"On beach time." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Toasted Almond linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 92x60. Design Size: 6" x 4"

Model stitched on 30 Ct. Lucky Penny linen by R&R Reproductions or 28 Ct. Water Lily or Forest Mist with DMC floss. Shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 220W x 58H. Design Size: 15" x 4"

Model stitched on 28 count Lambswool Linen with DMC floss, Classic Color Works, and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 165W x 84H.

Beach House is a celebration of summer. Full of motifs that you would see while walking along the beach.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Linen using DMC threads. Stitch Count: 141 x 104

Cross stitch pattern from Autumn Lane Stitchery featuring a mermaid surrounded by octopus tentacles!

Model stitched on 28ct or 32ct Mermaid's Sea by Under the Sea Fabrics using DMC thread. Stitch count: 132 x 195.

A fun bright design celebrating all things Beach!

The pattern is stitched on 32ct Light Sand Belfast linen using DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count is 89w x 268h. Finished size on 32 ct is 5.6" x 16.8".

Model stitched on 32 count Mint Green Belfast Linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 99W x 68H.

Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a beach pattern!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct silk gauze using Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 72 x 148. Finished size is 1.8" x 3.7".

Cross stitch pattern from Petal Pusher featuring a colorful underwater scene with fish and octopus!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. "Blueberry" linen by Fiber on a Whim using Cottage Garden Thread pack - Beneath the Waves. Stitch Count: 60w x 60h and the finished size is 3.75" x 3.75".

Cross stitch pattern from Rosewood Manor Designs featuring a lovely beach scene with the phrase "Life's a beach"!

Stitched on 32 count Antique White using DMC threads/ Stitch count is 86 x 66. Finished size is 5.38 x 4.13.

Cross stitch pattern from Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring a cute quaker Octopus!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Ocean Blue from Fiber on a Whim using Cottage Garden threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 43w x 43h.

"The beach - a little bit of Heaven on Earth."

Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Sandstone Stoney Creek dyed fabric using DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works.

Also required, but not listed above Twin Palms Antique Gold Charm #J15227-AG from By Jupiter. Stitch Count: 190W x 110H. Design Size: 13 1/2" x 7 3/4"

Cross stitch pattern from Country Cottage Needleworks featuring a snack shop on the beach!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Star Sapphire Linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 59w x 71h. Finished size is 3.69" x 4.44".

Featuring the saying "Close your eyes and & pretend you're at the Beach"

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Flax Belfast linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC floss. Stitch Count for framed piece: 67x122. Design Size: 5" x 8" Stitch Count for ornament: 44x44. Design Size: 3" x 3"

Cross stitch pattern from Nikyscreations featuring a Halloween themed scissor bag!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vichy linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 88 x 60.

Cross stitch pattern from Hands on Designs featuring the beach themed pattern from the Plaid All Year series!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 ct Slate from Fabrics by Stephanie with Cosmo floss. Stitch count is 53 x 52.