Fish Cross Stitch Patterns

"The pond is her sanctuary, where a lot of magic happens. Birds are chirping and the morning dew starts to glisten. She might be cute and small, but her heart is golden; Just always remember, on every breath of wish, she always listens."

Stitched on Aida with DMC floss, Rainbow... Read more about Treasures: Pond Water Nymph - 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

This nautical cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo features a sailor Walrus holding a fishing pole with a fresh catch and the words "Walrus and Fish".

Model stitched on 32 count natural linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 93 x 97. Finished size is 5.81" x 6.06".

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.

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring three houses on the beach with surf boards, anchors, fish and seagulls!

Designs are stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss.
Blue House: Stitch Count: 39 x 46 and the finished size is 2.79" x... Read more about Beach Houses - 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.

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

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.

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

Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring an animal for every season and the phrase "The Seasons"!

Model stitched on 32 ct old stationary linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 103w x 103h, Seasonal Etching; 169w x 11h, The Seasons. Approx. finished size is 6.5" x 6.5, Seasonal Etchings; 10.5" x "0.06, The Seasons.

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

"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 Crocette a Gogo with a cat holding a large fish and the saying "Fish for the Black Cat".

Model stitched on 32 ct. natural linen using DMC floss. Stitch count is 93 x 97. Charm discontinued.

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".

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

Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring the French sentiment "Vent du Large" which translates to "Wind from the Open Sea"!

Stitched on your choice of blue fabric. Stitch count is 194 x 194. Finished size is approx. 12.19 in wide X 12.13 in high for 32 count fabric.

Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a row of buildings on the beach!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Light Taupe Lugana using DMC thread. Stitch count is 112 x 43.

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 The Sweetheart Tree featuring an itty bitty kitty watching all the yummy fish in the Aquarium!

Pattern is stitched on 28 or 32 ct Lambswool using DMC threads and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 35 x 35. Finished size on 28 ct is 2.19" x 2.19".

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a set of six nautical themed stamp designs with lighthouses and cute underwater creatures.

Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 162 x 91 and the finished size is 11.57" x 6.50".

Inspired by the amazing variety of the Oregon coast, here are a diverse cast of characters enjoying s'mores on the beach!

The model is stitched on 40 count linen with DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 101 x 80 and the... Read more about Shore S'Mores - 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.

Note from the designer: From the outside, this is a traditional can of sardines, a tasty one, preserved in olive oil. The can is of the old fashioned sort, that needs a special metallic opener that rolls the top open (not a ring top), and it is indeed unsealed. Glimpse inside and, oh surprise,... Read more about Canned Beauty - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a fishing pole catching a fish with the phrase "You are my greatest catch"!

The model was stitched on 18 Ct. Cappuccino Aida by Fiber on a Whim with Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts floss with DMC Conversions threads. Stitch count is 114 x 109.

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring an underwater scene with anchors, jellyfish and the phrase "Ocean World"!

Designs are stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 60 x 60 and the finished size is 4.29" x 4.29".

This chart is part of the Beneath the Waves palette with X-Stitch the Rainbow! Featuring the spooky angler fish from the deep ocean!

Stitched on 28 count Uplifting Currents by Under the Sea. Stitch count is 59 x 59. Finished size is 4.21 in wide X 4.21 in high.

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

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a cute nautical design with a whale, fish, and coral.

Model stitched on 14 count white Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 213 x 223 and the finished size is 15.2" x 15.9"

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

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"

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.

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

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

Cross stitch pattern by Stitch Wit featuring a beautiful underwater sea with fish swimming over a reef.

Model stitched on 14 count black Aida with DMC floss. The stitch count is 223 x 126 and the finished size is 15.9" x 9".

The fish in this design form a tessellation, which is a repeating pattern with no gaps (think about the prints of the artist M.C. Escher). Even under water, my geometric math brain influences my cross stitch designs!

Model stitched on 32 count Rain Country French linen from Wichelt using... Read more about School of Fish - XStitch the Rainbow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Make a splash with this whimsical whale-playful, charming, and full of Quaker-style detail! Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using Cottage Garden floss. Stitch Count: 75w x 118h. Finished size is 4.69 in wide X 7.38 in high.

Designer's Note: Use any fabric and floss colors you love-make it your own and have fun!

School is in session! Swimming with vibrant color and warm texture, Fish Dish is part of Satsuma Street's new collection featuring DMC's Eco Vita wool thread. The pattern also includes a conversion to DMC or Cosmo six strand cotton floss.

Stitched on 20 count fabric over two threads with a stitch count of 95 x 95 and a finished size of 9.5" x 9.5".

Cross stitch pattern from Bent Creek featuring a crab doing some fishing!

Stitched on 32 count Natural Linen using Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. Stitch count is 30 x 50. Finished size is 1.88 in wide X 3.13 in high.

The monthly Word Swap series has finished but we will continue to sprinkle in Word Swaps throughout the year! This new one is "Beach". They are the perfect 'Little Black Dress' to add to stitcher's displays.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. White Monaco fabric with... Read more about Beach - Word Swap - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring an awesome stingray!

Pattern is stitched on 28 count Lagoon using Cottage Garden threads or DMC threads. Stitch count is 45w x 45h.

Cross stitch pattern from Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring an awesome Pufferfish!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Lagoon from Fiber on a Whim using Cottage Garden threads (Not listed - Wattleblossom and Skylark) with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 43w x 43h.

Cross stitch pattern from Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring an awesome Narwhal!

Pattern is stitched on 28 count Lagoon using Cottage Garden threads or DMC threads. Stitch count is 43w x 43h.

Cross stitch pattern from Bent Creek featuring a penguin holding his fish flag!

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Summer Khaki using Classic Colorworks Threads and DMC floss. Stitch count is 29 x 50

Cross stitch pattern from Serenita Di Campagna featuring fish and turtles enjoying the summer!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Smokey White Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch counts are 49 x 40, 59 x 33, 79 x 29, and 40 x 28.

Cross stitch pattern from Little Dove Designs featuring a shelf full of kitchen supplies!

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 119 x 177.

This design from Long Dog Samplers features fish, ships, a whale, a lighthouse, and even a sea monster.

Pattern is stitched on the Aida or linen of your choice using the threads of your choice! Stitch count is 187 x 212.

Cross stitch pattern from Kathy Barrick featuring a brown fish owl with the alphabet!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Parchment from Weeks Dye Works using DMC floss. Stitch count is 147 x 223.