Sealife Cross Stitch Patterns

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 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

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".

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".

Tonight we take the moooooooon!

Model is stitched on 14 ct Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 69w x 111h. Finished size is 4.93" x 7.93".

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

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: 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

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 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 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

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

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 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".

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

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 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.

This whale is staying warm and cozy despite the cold water. A festive sweater and a spray of snowflakes add to the holiday mood.

The model is stitched on 40 ct. linen with DMC and Roxy Floss Co floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 152 x 82 and the finished size is 7.6" x... Read more about Winter Whale - Christmas 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

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.

All patterns and finishing directions are included in this... Read more about Whaley Love Krill - XStitch The Rainbow - Cross Stitch

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".

Cross stitch pattern from Bent Creek featuring a turtle carrying adorable spring daisies!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Light Mocha using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 31 x 50. Finished size is 1.94" x 3.13".

Note from the designer: This piece celebrates the joy of visiting the shore. Inspired by Happy Campers, this design has a whole new cast of characters enjoying their outing to the sea. The border keeps things interesting with lots of different motifs. Instead of a building in the lower panel,... Read more about Sea & Shore - 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 Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a stamp design with a cute sea turtle swimming in the ocean with coral and a sand bar.

Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 52 x 37 and the finished size is 3.71" x 2.64".

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".

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.

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 one over two on 40 Ct. Fog Linen using Needlepoint Inc. Silk. Stitch Count: 97W x 132H. Design Size: 4 3/4" x 6 1/2"

From The Daughters of the Wild Collection, this gorgeous design is worked in shades of pink, purple & lilac.

Pattern is stitched on 32ct Graceful Grey linen. Using DMC threads, Kreinik #4, and Mill Hill beads. stitch count is 106 w X 207 h Finished size: 6.63" x 12.94".

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.

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.

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.

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

This cross stitch pattern from Crocette a Gogo features a lighthouse, whale and a crabby scissor fob!

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Natural linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: Whales 67x87 - Lighthouse 63x67 - scissor fob 51x51.

Cross stitch pattern from Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring a whale!

Model stitched on 28 ct. Blue linen using DMC thread. Stitch count: 47w x 47h. Finished Size is 3.36 in wide X 3.36 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring a turtle!

Model stitched on 28 ct. Ocean Blue using DMC thread. Stitch count: 39w x 39h

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.

"Light the way come what may," "The moon above will guide my love while he's at sea away from me," "My love at sea," "Will wait for thee," "In memory of Lt. Jacob Pomroy anchored in the haven of rest May 7, 1745," "Beneath the blue of heaven's dome... Read more about Shores of Hawk Run Hollow - Cross Stitch Pattern

Meet Astrid, the sweetest little turtle bringing spring to life. This original 360-degree pinkeep is fully stitched all around, creating a truly unique display piece for your home. It's fresh, dimensional, and unlike anything else in the room.

The pattern stitched on 32 ct. linen using Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 209 x 285. Finished size is 13.06 in wide X 17.81 in high.

Introducing Spellbound Stitches Volume 4, featuring 6 all-new patterns in an Under the Sea theme. All patterns were designed with the same 12-color palette from Cosmo's 6-strand floss from Japan! Add to your COSMO collection or try it for the first time with these colorful ocean vibes! Patterns are... Read more about Spellbound Stitches Vol. 4 - Under the Sea - Cross Stitch

This fun pattern by Lindy Stitches features two North Atlantic Right Whales, a mother and child surrounded by ocean imagery.

The model was stitched on 32 ct. Silver Moon by Zweigart with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and DMC threads. Stitch count is 107 x 107 and the finished size is 6.69" x 6.69".