Beach and Ocean Cross Stitch

Seaside Christmas Tree brings a coastal twist to holiday stitching with a festive tree filled with seashells, sea-inspired details, and cheerful seasonal words. This unique design is perfect for adding a breezy beach feel to your Christmas decor.

Model is stitched on 14ct white aida fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count: 105w x 157h. Finished size is 7.5" x 11.2".

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".

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

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

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".

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

Inspired by the Norse goddess of love and war, Freya is a valiant mermaid heralding from the depths of the sea. Set on a velvet black tail, her jewels shine whenever struck with light. She is usually caught riding a luminous white seahorse, rushing like a rare comet in the dark vastness of night. ... Read more about The Legend of Freya - 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".

"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 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

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".

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

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

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".

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"

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

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

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

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Water Lily two over two using DMC floss, Caron Waterlilies, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 161 x 234. Finished Size: 10.06" x 14.63".

Also required, but not listed above Mill Hill Treasure 13019.

This striking sea nymph comes alive with metallic threads, beads and treasures. It will surely be one of your favorite designs. Use the crystal treasures listed or adorn her with any meaningful beads that you feel are worthy of this beautiful mermaid.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32... Read more about Enchanted Mermaid - Mirabilia 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".

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

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

Wave sets are groups of up to ten large waves that seem to rise out of nowhere and then disappear just as quickly. They're the best surfing waves around.

The legendary seventh wave was said to be the biggest and best of the bunch, and the one that always comes the farthest up the beach.... Read more about The Seventh Wave - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 30 Ct. Morning Fog linen by R&R Reproductions with DMC floss and Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors. Shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 254W x 57H. Design Size: 17" x 4" Includes bonus "Belli...can" pattern stitched on 30 count Morning Fog by R&R Reproductions using DMC threads. Stitch count: 42w x 43h.

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.

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.

Whale Shark by Ink Circles features a whale shark friend with... Read more about Whale Shark - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern

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.

"There's a great white whale With a great big tail And a little one, he's called "Good" There are ships with sails A giraffe called Gail And a cabin made all out of wood There's a mouse in the mill He's from Old Amsterdam He's lived there all his life And the boy and... Read more about Fishin' 4 Condiments - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Cozy Cottontail featuring a lovely day at the beach near a nautical lighthouse!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha linen using DMC, Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 111 x 90. Finished size is 6.17 in wide X 5 in high.

Fishy Goings On is a lighthearted romp on the ocean wave where two salty sea dogs are on barking terms with a kelpie; an unsuspecting lad, just landing his first tiddler, is about to be devoured by a sea dragon; and a small elephant has mistimed his parachute jump and is about to land in the... Read more about Fishy Goings On - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

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

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

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".

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".

This one is for you my goth babies! SPF 666 in hand we begrudgingly enter the fiery pit of hell that is....summer.

Pattern is stitched on 14 or 28 ct fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 65 x 72. Finished size is 4.64" x 5.14".

Cross stitch pattern from Lilli Violette featuring a mermaid having beach time!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Light Mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count is 108w x 154h. Finished size is 6" x 8.56".

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.

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".

Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring two flamingos sharing a watermelon drink on the beach!

Model is stitched on 32ct fabric of your choice using Romy's Creation floss with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 60 X 60. Finished size 3.75 in wide X 3.75 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a fun beach sampler!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Taupe Lugana using Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 76w x 275h. Finished size is 4.75" x 17.19".

Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring ocean creatures with the phrase "Sea wishes and salty kisses"!

Stitched on 32 count Taupe Lugana using Classic COlorworks and DMC threads. Stitch count is 53w x 76h Finished size is 3.31 in wide X 4.75 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Fox and Rabbit featuring a colorful fish who is seeing starfish!

Patterns are stitched on 32 count Ocean Air Linen by Fox and Rabbit using Cottage Garden Threads - Beneath the Waves Palette. Stitch count is 60 x 60. Finished size is 3.75" x 3.75"

This pattern is a collaboration piece for XStitch the Rainbow - Beneath the Waves. After seeing the lovely color palette for this year, I immediately thought of a clown fish in an anemone. For the design of the anemone, I wanted to create a border sampler feel. I stitched my little clown fish on a... Read more about Anemone - XStitch the Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern