Beach and Ocean Cross Stitch Patterns

In times of darkness, there is always a light that guides us toward our destination. Like seafarers navigating the dark waters of the sea, we look to the Northern Star for direction and hope.

Literally meaning "Star of the Sea," Stella Maris symbolizes a beacon of light that reminds... Read more about Stella Maris - Cross Stitch Pattern

This fun summer pattern by Crocette A Gogo features a three by three grid filled with nautical and ocean themed designs including crabs, pelicans, seahorses, and more!

Stitched on 32 ct. natural linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 157 x 157 and the finished size is 9.64" x 9.64".

A coastal cross stitch design filled with seaside charm, nautical details, and coordinating finishing ideas. The model is shown with its matching pincushion and mermaid thread holder. Inside the chart will also be the pincushion pattern.

Stitched on 36 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works,... Read more about The Mermaid Cove - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a fun Quaker design with sea creatures!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Taupe Lugana using Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 82w x 81h. Finished size is 5.13" x 5.06".

Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring a row of houses on the beach!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Natural Brown Undyed linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 176w x 30H. Finished size: 11" x 1.87".... Read more about Seaside Tiny Town - Cross Stitch Pattern

A cute narwhal swims in an aurora borealis composed of small, starry motifs.

Pattern is stitched on 16 ct. Navy Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 92 x 93 and the finished size is 5.75" x 5.81".

Cross stitch pattern from Stitches By Ethel featuring a seagull at the beach by a starfish!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Stormy Night using DMC threads. Stitch count is 60w x 60h. Finished size is 3.75" x 3.75".

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... Read more about Tentacles Below - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Beneath fading daylight, four sea witches rose from their coral towers, each bound to a darker tide. One commanded storms, her breath splitting waves. One bent shadows, hiding wrecks from mortal eyes. One spoke with bones and rust, waking memories in sunken steel. The last ruled silence, crushing... Read more about Sea Witches & The Lost Treasures - Cross Stitch Pattern

This fun patriotic pattern by Crocette A Gogo features an adorable collection of houses by the ocean.

Stitched on 36 ct. natural linen using DMC floss. The stitch count is 63 x 68 and the finished size is 3.35" x 3.74".

Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring four designs with seagulls catching sardines!

Models stitched on 36 count linen using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch counts and finished sizes are:
Salty: 60w x 66h; 3.33" x 3.67"
Seagulls: 110w x... Read more about Sardine Thieves - Cross Stitch Pattern

Introducing the new "Fabulous House" series from Cottage Garden Samplings! Each design has a stitch count of 120w x 120h. Finished size 6" x 6". Each part can be stitched individually or stitch in a group design. If the entire series is stitched together, it will have a stitch count... Read more about Fabulous House - Floating House - Cross Stitch Pattern

An orca whale swims through rainbow gradient motifs.

Pattern is stitched on 16 ct. white aida with Lecien Cosmo floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 110 x 78 and the finished size is 6.88" x 4.88".

Underwater Garden is part of the 2026 XStitch the Rainbow collaboration. Featuring a fun underwater design with fish and more! This pattern includes two charts, Coral Hide & Seek and Fish School.

Coral Hide and Seek is stitched on 28 count Twilight Linen from Picture This Plus. Fish... Read more about Fish Friends - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about Anchored Tails - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern

This cross stitch pattern from Pigeon Coop features a geometric rendition of a North Pacific coastline along with a pod of orcas.

Pattern is stitched on 14 count white Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 100 x 90. Finished size is 7.14" x 6.43".

"She was driven by a deep love for adventure and curiosity. Her dream was simple: to live above the waves, to walk on land, to be part of that world. But dreams often come with a price. She had to give up something she held dear-her voice. Would you have the courage to do the same?" ... Read more about The Golden Voice - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a cute pelican sailor surrounded by his home by the sea!

Model stitched on 36 count Milk and Honey by Fiber on A Whim using Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 184w x 178h. Finished size is 10.22" X 9.89".

"An ocean breeze puts the mind at ease." "Sand in the air, salt in my hair." "Life is always better at the beach." "Sunshine is the best medicine".

Model stitched on fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 71H x 71W each. Finished Size is 4.44 in wide X 4.44 in high on 32 ct.

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 was stitched on 32 ct Stoney Point Linen by Wichelt using DMC floss. Stitch count 233 x 134. Finished size: 14" x 8.5".

Cross stitch pattern by Hands On Design featuring cute round design for the summer with umbrellas and beach chairs.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 72 x 68 and the finished size is 4.5" x 4.25".

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.

Gone Fishing by Ink Circles features a cute kitty scuba diver... Read more about Gone Fishing - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Dive into the ocean with this modern cross stitch pattern! It features a cheery seahorse bobbing in the water with bubbles all around and fish swimming in the background. It was designed as part of the Cottage Garden Threads Beneath the Waves Palette collaboration, which features designs from over... Read more about Bubble Seahorse - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 about Glow Below - XStitch the Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern

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.

This design by Tiny Modernists features a colorful underwater... Read more about Midnight Ocean - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Barefoot Needleart featuring a cute snowman and a sand castle with the words "Sand is the new snow".

Stitched on Spring Seas by Barefoot Needleart with Classic Colorworks, DMC, Pirate & Robin(not listed), and Weeks Dye Works floss (DMC conversion... Read more about Sand is the New Snow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from the designer: Summer is here! I'm in love love love with flamingos (doesn't Heart in Hand do the best ones?), and the chicks' huge feet make me laugh! Google them and smile!

The model was stitched over two threads on 36 ct linen with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, The... Read more about Tropic Troupe - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pretend you are looking through a spyglass & what you see is this gem of a beach setup - looks like the perfect day to me! This fun summertime pattern by Hands on Designs features a perfect tropical beach scene with lounge chairs and palm trees.

The models were stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 69 x 67. Finished size is 4.31" x 4.19".

This cross stitch pattern from Bent Creek features a row of homes, a sailing ship, trees, and a peaceful backyard. The design states, "Each day provides its own gifts." Frame or finish as a drum!

Model stitched on 32ct Light Mocha Belfast, with Weeks Dye Works Threads. DMC conversion provided. Star buttons are from Just Another Button Company. Stitch count: 208x48

Cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo featuring mice at the beach cross stitching patterns!

Model stitched on 35 ct Natural Edinburgh linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 146 x 93.

This book of patterns from Teresa Kogut features 3 beautiful and fun sea themed patterns!

Seaworthy Sampler is stitched on 40 ct Nor' Easter by LFA Linens using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count it 200 x 113.

Under the Sea is stitched on 40 ct Nor' Easter by LFA... Read more about Seaworthy - Cross Stitch Book

Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring kids at the beach holding fishy balloon while walking with seagulls!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Natural linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 40W x 30H. Finished size:... Read more about Seaside Frill - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from The Salty Stitcher featuring a beautiful large pink conch shell design.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Morganite by Fiber on a Whim linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 66 x 67 and the finished size is 4.13" x 4.19".

Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 51W x 51H. Design Size: 3" x 3"

Part 4 of the By the Sea series. Entire design was stitched on 32 Ct. Meadow Mist linen with a total stitch count of 194 x 194. Just the Winter pattern is 100 x 100. Each Sampler is approx. 6 x 6 for finished size with border - and as a great whole creates a little over 12 x 12. Finished size for... Read more about Summer By The Sea - Seasonal Set 2 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This cross stitch pattern from Pigeon Coop features a geometric rendering of two whales in a deep blue sea!

Pattern is stitched on 14 count Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 57 x 88. Finished size is 4.07" x 6.29".

From The Caribbean Collection. A beautiful mermaid swims through the water with her jellyfish friend.

Model is stitched on 32ct Water Lily Linen by Wichelt Imports using DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 93 x 204. Finished size is 5.8"w x 12.75"h.

From The Caribbean Collection. A beautiful mermaid swims through the water with her fish friend.

Model is stitched on 32ct Sea Lily Linen by Wichelt Imports using DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 123 x 177. Finished size is 7.69"w x 11.06"h.

This design by Tiny Modernist features a nautical themed anchor in the sea with the phrase "Seas the day"!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC floss.
Stitch count is 60w x 84h. Finished size is 4" x 6" on 14ct or 3.5" x 5.5" on 16ct.

This coastal Seaspray Cottage brings a handmade touch to your home with a seaside themed cross stitch work of art that's totally unique to you.

Model stitched on 14 Ct. White using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 68W x 74H. Finished Size: 4.9" x 5.3".

From the Caribbean Collection, the stunning Saint Kitts is adorned in a gown of white with pink flowers.

Stitched on 32 count Peaceful Purple. Stitch count is 81 x 137. Finished size is 5.06" x 8.56".

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".

Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a beatiful swan with ocean themed imagery around it. Inspired by the Edgar Allen Poe quote featured on the design "And the sea it hath my treasure and the sea it hath my love".

This design is stitched on 40-Count Ancient Ruin from Fox and Rabbit with NPI silk floss. The stitch count is 158 x 175 and the finished size is 7.9" x 8.75".

Sea Turtle Cove is part of the XStitchTheRainbow collaboration featuring the Cottage Garden Threads Beneath the Waves Palette.

Pattern is stitched on 36 count Lunar by Be Stitch Me with Cottage Garden Threads Beneath The Waves palette. Stitch Count: 60 x 60. Finished size: approx 3.3" x 3.3".

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.

Cross stitch pattern from Pansy Patch Quilts and Stitchery... Read more about Houseboat Hangout - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch

Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a whale in the ocean in front of our lighthouse with the words "Explore the depths of life with care and take the time to rise for air".

Stitched on 18 ct. Celestine with Classic Colorworks, Forbidden Fiber, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 92 x 105 and the finished size is 5.11" x 5.83".

Ahoy there Matey! Sail the Seven Seas as you stitch this imaginative seascape with crashing waves, billowing sails and spouting whale.

Stitched on 32 ct. Vintage Country Mocha Linen with NPI floss. The stitch count is 180 x 72 and the finished size is 11.25" x 4.5". Finished with Storm blue rick rack from Lady Dot Creates.