Sealife 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".

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 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".

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

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

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

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".

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Note from the Designer: A deep-sea submarine navigates through a smack of jellyfish (yes, that's one of many collective incredible nouns for jellyfish, along with Bloom, Swarm, and Fluther) with a surprising passenger aboard... modeled after my own orange boy, Jam.

Pattern is stitched... Read more about Jam And The Jellies XStitch the Rainbow - 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".

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

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.

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

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

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 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 Chessie & Me featuring whales visiting the seaside!

Pattern is stitched 32 ct Wren by Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 55 x 125.

Pattern by Summer House Stitche Works featuring a cute Octopus.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Colonial Parchment two over two using Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 51W x 51H and the finished size is 3.19" x 3.19".

Cross stitch pattern from By The Bay Needleart featuring whalers on the ocean!

Model stitched on 32 ct "Natural Brown" linen with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 144 x 112. Finished size: 9" x 7".

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.

Model stitched on 28 Ct. China Pearl linen or 14 Ct. China Pearl Aida with DMC floss, Mill Hill Beads, and Kreinik #4 Braid. Stitch Count: 60 x 111. Finished size: 4.3 x 7.9

There will be blood, an uncomfortable sense of tension and a bad tempered, unpredictable beast. Now go get me some damn chocolate and let me bleed in peace.

Pattern is stitched on 14 or 28 ct fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch count is 76w x 83h. Finished size is 5.92" x 6.64".

Note from the Designer; "This design is far more than a cross stitch pattern-it's a tribute to my grandpa, Robert "Gateway Bob" Rosenthal, and the childhood memories I cherish from growing up around his tropical fish business, Gateway Tropical. While researching my family's... Read more about Gateway Tropical - Cross Stitch Pattern

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".

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

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 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 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 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"

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

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

Cross stitch pattern from Madame La Fee featuring a collage celebrating sardines!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 191 x 193. Finished size is 11.94" x 12.06".

From The Daughters of the Wild Collection, this gorgeous design is worked in shades of blue, green & purple. Finished size: 7.13" x 10.69"

Pattern is stitched on 32ct Graceful Grey linen. Using DMC threads Kreinik #4 and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 114w X 171h. Finished size is 7.13 in wide X 10.69 in high.

Putting up those Christmas decorations goes a lot quicker when you can place eight ornaments at once. Friendly Ollie Octopus has his holiday mittens on and is ready to help.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 111 x 111 with a finished size of 6.94" square.

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.

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.

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.

Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring the phrase "Happiest by the ocean"!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha using Romy's Creations threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 70 x 63. Finished size is 4.38" x 3.94".