A curious little octopus drifts through an underwater garden of swaying seaweed, tiny fish, and sparkling bubbles. With its bright colors, curled tentacles, and playful movement, it captures the gentle magic of life beneath the waves - mysterious, cheerful, and full of ocean-daydream charm. This is one of my two contributions for XStitch the Rainbow's Beneath the Waves Collaboration using the Cottage Garden Threads - Beneath the Waves palette!
The pattern is stitched on 32ct Celestine by Fiber on A Whim using the Beneath the Sea color palette. Stitch count is 60W x 60H. Finished size is 3.75" x 3.75".
Cross stitch pattern from Barefoot Needleart featuring two fun colored Octopi holding tentacles and making a heart.
Pattern is stitched on 16 count black Aida with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 199 x 198 and the finished size is 12.44" x 12.38".
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".
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
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 Boomerang Stitches featuring an angler fish going... Read more
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".
Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring three cute heart shaped designs including a beautiful sunset over the ocean waves, an underwater scene with an orange octopus, and a sandy beach.
All designs 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".
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".
A quiet underwater moment is captured that is calm, cozy, and full of gentle ocean magic; curious seahorses drifting lazily through tall, dancing sea grass. This is one of my two contributions for XStitch the Rainbow's Beneath the Waves Collaboration using the Cottage Garden Threads - Beneath the... Read more
Flock to the Sea features a family of flamingos enjoying a day at the beach.
Pattern is stitched on 36 Ct Modena using Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. I chose to finish the design as a drum, but it would also be adorable framed. Stitch count is 149 W x 61 H. Finished size is 8.28" x 3.39".