Fish Cross Stitch Patterns

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.

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 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.

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

"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

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".

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 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

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.

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

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

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.

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".

Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a beautiful lady standing among nature with the words "A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but she that has no shame is rottenness in his bones".

The model was stitched on 40-Count Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Needlepoint... Read more about A Virtuous Woman Stocking & Sampler - 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.

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

Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a sweet kitten, fish, and puppy with the words "Never depend on someone to make you happy, that is what pets are for".

Stitched on 18 ct. Grogg from BeStitchMe with DMC floss. The stitch count is 60 x 98 and the finished size is 3.33" x 5.44".

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

This adorable summer cross stitch pattern from Madame Chantilly features a fisherman with two cats waiting for their fish to be caught.

Suggested fabric to be stitched on is 35 ct. using DMC floss. Stitch Count is 134 x 100. Finished size is 7.66" x 5.71".

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.

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.

Model stitched on 14 ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss, Dinky dyes Silk floss and Kreinik #4 braid. Shown with beads (size 15 silver lined teal sead beads, 6mm amethyst Bicone Swarovski Crystal bead, 4mm zircon Bicone Swarovski bead, 6mm tangerine Bicone Swarovski bead, 8x5mm tropical... Read more about Koi Pond - Cross Stitch Pattern

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

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.

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 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".

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.

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

"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

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".

Sardines pillow and Scissors Fob? Yes but the maritime version. A needle and pin pillow with fish scissors fob.

Pattern is stitched on Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 55 x 57. Finished size is 3.06 x 3.17.

Ocean Blue stocking was stitched and finished by Rindy Richards. Rindy is SO good at these stockings!! She even added tiny pearls to the very bottom of the stocking around the treasure chest. Perfect! Check out that whale!!

The stocking is stitched on 40 Ct. Arctic from Picture This Plus... Read more about Ocean Blue Stocking - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

This stunning cross-stitch pattern features two koi fish gracefully swimming in a serene pond, their vibrant colors and fluid motion bringing the scene to life. The koi, depicted in rich shades of red orange, and white, weave through gentle ripples on the water's surface, their sleek bodies... Read more about Koi - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 Les Petites Croix De Lucie featuring a cute dolphin holding flowers!

Stitched on 14 count White using DMC threads. Stitch Count is 90 x 97. Finished size is 6.43 x 6.93.

Clownfish and anemones are best friends in this playful small cross stitch pattern.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count is 43w x 36h. Finished size is 2.4" x 2.0.

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 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.

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 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 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 needlebook pattern from The Primitive Hare featuring mermaids and sea creatures.

Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Ocean Silk linen using DMC and The Gentle Arts floss with Classic Colorworks. Stitch count is 181 x 130.

Dramatically stitched on black fabric, this tropical underwater scene will put you in paradise. With bright tropical angel fish and gorgeous orchids in the foreground, this elegant design is mesmerizing to look at and delightful to stitch. This Chart Pack is printed in full color with easy-to-read... Read more about Tropical Fantasy - Cross Stitch Pattern

Make this adorable piece for the fisherman in your life! Adds outdoorsy personality to any home and would look great next to your fishing trip or camping photos. Stitch count 164w X 141h, finished size on 14-ct, 11-5/8" X 10". Model stitched on 14 Count Black Aida.

Three bears are keeping watch over everything at this peaceful lakeside lodge. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Country French Latte linen with DMC floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads . Stitch Count: 71W x 223H

"Think Summer" with this whimsical Lizzie Kate design. The model was stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Light Mocha Cashel with Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 40W x 119H.