Ocean Cross Stitch Patterns

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".

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".

"The mystery lies beneath the sapphire blue waters. Rumors has it, that a young maiden appears, clasping sea treasures, luring young men to be her lover."

Stitched on Amphitrite by Under the Sea Fabrics with DMC floss, Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braids, and finished with Mill... Read more about Treasures: Blue Lagoon Mermaid - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Naya, the mermaid of awakening tides, carries the first whispers of spring through the sea. Wherever her song drifts, blooms awaken and the promise of renewal follows."

Stitched on Coffee Club by BeStitchMe with DMC floss, Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braids, and finished with... Read more about Treasures: Naya and the Promise of Spring - Cross Stitch

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.

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

"Arina shows off her vibrantly colored fins, in shades of deep reds and corals. While she relishes the warm seas, she glistens brightly, like the hot summer sun."

Stitched on Reef by BeStitchMe with DMC floss, Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braids, and finished with Mill Hill... Read more about Treasures: Arina & the Resplendence of Summer - Cross Stitch

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".

"The ocean is a vast trove of treasures. As a curious young mermaid, Coraline loves to wander the open sea, collecting gems from caves to sunken ships. One of her favorites is the Apo Reef, where abundant marine life and rich corals thrive. As a keeper of lost treasures, her collections are... Read more about Treasures: Mermaid Coraline - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Currents along the shore sway the kelps gracefully where light is limited, making this a great location for refuge. Thus, our little mermaid, lively and playful, often finds this her adventure place. Every time she swims with her sea friends, she gathers garlands, where everything seems normal... Read more about Treasures: Mermaid Kelpie - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a seagull on the pier next to the ocean!

Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 30 x 70 and the finished size is 2.14" x 5.00".

Cross stitch pattern from Fairy Wool In The Wood featuring a biscornu with a ships wheel, beach crabs and summer vibes!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Lugana using DMC threads. Stitch count is 61 x 61. Finished size is 4.21" x 4.21".

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 Madame Chantilly featuring three sweet geese heading down towards the seaside.

Pattern stitched on 36 ct. Light Mocha linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 257 x 137 and the finished size is 14.28" x 7.61".

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a cute crab playing at the beach in summer!

Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 30 x 70 and the finished size is 2.14" x 5.00".

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring sailboats on the sea by a lighthouse!

Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 30 x 70 and the finished size is 2.14" x 5.00".

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".

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a beautiful sunset over the ocean.

Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 30 x 70 and the finished size is 2.14" x 5.00".

Cross stitch pattern from Shannon Christine featuring beautiful flowers guiding a ship sailing on the sea!

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 151 x 174. Finished size is 10.79" x 12.43".

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 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

A stitch for that "crabby someone" to remind them that some moods are best cured by salt air, sandy toes, and a return to the shore.

The pattern is stitched on 32ct linen using DMC and Classic Colorworks with a full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 120W x 80H. Finished size is 7.5" x 5".

Without easy access to first hand nautical evidence in the seventeenth century, fantastical sea dwellers blossomed in monstrous fearsome forms in the human mind. Imaginations were stoked by the bizarre images often drawn in the margins of old maps: creatures such as sirens and mermaids, long sinuous... Read more about The Kraken and the Mermaid - Cross Stitch Pattern

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".

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

Cross stitch pattern by Hands On Design featuring a cute underwater design with an anchor and seaweed on the ocean floor with the words "A B Sea".

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 74 x 70 and the finished size is 4.63" x 4.38".

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.

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 Fairy Wool In The Wood featuring the month of August with a mermaid singing a siren song!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count is 56 x 56. Finished size is 3.63" x 3.63".

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.

Note from the designer: Known in European folklore as Melusine, she represents duality and cunning intelligence. A Being both human and serpent, she embodies transformation, hidden nature, and shifting states of existence. Beautiful, yet dangerous.

Model is stitched on 32ct Pink Sand linen... Read more about Serpent Queen - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring a crab at the beach with the phrase "Beach please"!

Model is stitched on linen of your choice using Romy's Creations with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 60 X 59. Finished size 3.75 in wide X 3.69 in high.

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

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".

"In God We Trust."
"Stars on a field day of blue. One for each Colony. Bars of red for the blood of Sacrifice on a ground of white for love and peace."
"Across the Sea we came for Liberty."
"Do mystly, Love Mercy. Walk Humbly with your God. This is enough.... Read more about Across The Sea Sampler - 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

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

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".

From the Caribbean Collection, the stunning Saint Lucia is adorned in shades of pink.

Stitched on 32 count Peaceful Purple. Stitch count is 120 x 140. Finished size is 7.5" x 8.75".

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Sea Lily Linen or 16 Ct. Sea Lily Aida with DMC floss, Caron Waterlilies, Mill Hill Beads & Treasures, and Kreinik #4 braid. Approximate design size: 8" x 16". Stitch count is 141x262. Pattern lists treasure #12209, which is no longer available. Use #12118 instead.

You can almost hear the waves lapping while the seagulls call and smell the salt air when you admire Seaside, featuring a beautiful summer scene both on land and under the sea. The model was stitched on two separate pieces of linen that were then mounted separately, before being framed together... Read more about Seaside - 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

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 Crocette a Gogo featuring two crabs holding a starfish!

Model stitched on 32 ct. Belfast Natural Zweigart linen using DMC thread. Stitch count is 61 x 82. Finished size is 3.81 in wide X 5.13 in high.

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.

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".