Ocean Cross Stitch Patterns

In times of darkness, there is always a light that guides us toward our destination. Like seafarers navigating the dark waters of the sea, we look to the Northern Star for direction and hope.

Literally meaning "Star of the Sea," Stella Maris symbolizes a beacon of light that reminds... Read more about Stella Maris - Cross Stitch Pattern

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".

A coastal cross stitch design filled with seaside charm, nautical details, and coordinating finishing ideas. The model is shown with its matching pincushion and mermaid thread holder. Inside the chart will also be the pincushion pattern.

Stitched on 36 ct. linen with Weeks Dye Works,... Read more about The Mermaid Cove - Cross Stitch Pattern

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 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 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".

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".

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

Seaside Christmas Tree brings a coastal twist to holiday stitching with a festive tree filled with seashells, sea-inspired details, and cheerful seasonal words. This unique design is perfect for adding a breezy beach feel to your Christmas decor.

Stitch count: 105w x 157h. Finished size is 7.5" x 11.2".

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".

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

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

Introducing the new "Fabulous House" series from Cottage Garden Samplings! Each design has a stitch count of 120w x 120h. Finished size 6" x 6". Each part can be stitched individually or stitch in a group design. If the entire series is stitched together, it will have a stitch count... Read more about Fabulous House - Floating House - 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".

Note from the designer: Known in European folklore as Melusine, she represents powerful duality and cunning intelligence. A being both human and serpent, she embodies transformation, hidden nature, and shifting states of existence. Beautiful yet dangerous, she stands as an expression of the wild... Read more about Serpent Queen - 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

Note from the designer: Summer is here! I'm in love love love with flamingos (doesn't Heart in Hand do the best ones?), and the chicks' huge feet make me laugh! Google them and smile!

The model was stitched over two threads on 36 ct linen with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, The... Read more about Tropic Troupe - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring a cute pelican sailor surrounded by his home by the sea!

Model stitched on 36 count Milk and Honey by Fiber on A Whim using Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts floss. Stitch count is 184w x 178h. Finished size is 10.22" X 9.89".

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.

"An ocean breeze puts the mind at ease." "Sand in the air, salt in my hair." "Life is always better at the beach." "Sunshine is the best medicine".

Model stitched on fabric of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 71H x 71W each. Finished Size is 4.44 in wide X 4.44 in high on 32 ct.

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".

Model was stitched on a 14 Ct. Antique White Nursery Time Afghan (not listed) over 1 square with 2 strands of floss using DMC threads. Design Size: 5" x 5 1/4".

The Birth Sampler was stitched on 28 Ct. White Monaco using DMC threads. Stitch count: 140W x 208H. Finished Size:... Read more about Sea Babies - Cross Stitch Pattern

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".

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

Dive into the ocean with this modern cross stitch pattern! It features a cheery seahorse bobbing in the water with bubbles all around and fish swimming in the background. It was designed as part of the Cottage Garden Threads Beneath the Waves Palette collaboration, which features designs from over... Read more about Bubble Seahorse - 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

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

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

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

"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 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

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

"From the depths of the mysterious Pacific, comes a beautiful young mermaid. She rises above the crystal turquoise blue waters, full of enchantment and gracefulness. Serenly, she brings the promise of eternal love and happiness."

Model stitched on 14 Ct. Mermaid's Den Aida (or... Read more about Aquamarina - Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Sand linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 163 x 37. Finished size: 2 1/4 x 10. Turtle stitch count: 41 x 37. Finished size: 2 1/4 x 2.

Model stitched on 30 Ct. Morning Fog linen by R&R Reproductions with DMC floss and Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors. Shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 254W x 57H. Design Size: 17" x 4" Includes bonus "Belli...can" pattern stitched on 30 count Morning Fog by R&R Reproductions using DMC threads. Stitch count: 42w x 43h.

Part 1 of the By the Sea series. Entire design was stitched on 32 Ct. Meadow Mist linen with a total stitch count of 194 x 194. Just the Winter pattern is 100 x 100. Each Sampler is approx. 6 x 6 for finished size with border - and as a great whole creates a little over 12 x 12. Finished size for... Read more about Spring by the Sea - Seasonal Set 1

Part 4 of the By the Sea series. Entire design was stitched on 32 Ct. Meadow Mist linen with a total stitch count of 194 x 194. Just the Winter pattern is 100 x 100. Each Sampler is approx. 6 x 6 for finished size with border - and as a great whole creates a little over 12 x 12. Finished size for... Read more about Summer By The Sea - Seasonal Set 2 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Part 4 of the By the Sea series. Entire design was stitched on 32 Ct. Meadow Mist linen with a total stitch count of 194 x 194. Just the Winter pattern is 100 x 100. Each Sampler is approx. 6 x 6 for finished size with border - and as a great whole creates a little over 12 x 12. Finished size for... Read more about Winter by the Sea - Seasonal Set 4 - 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".

This cross stitch pattern from Pigeon Coop features a geometric rendering of two whales in a deep blue sea!

Pattern is stitched on 14 count Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 57 x 88. Finished size is 4.07" x 6.29".

From The Caribbean Collection. A beautiful mermaid swims through the water with her jellyfish friend.

Model is stitched on 32ct Water Lily Linen by Wichelt Imports using DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 93 x 204. Finished size is 5.8"w x 12.75"h.

From The Caribbean Collection. A beautiful mermaid swims through the water with her fish friend.

Model is stitched on 32ct Sea Lily Linen by Wichelt Imports using DMC floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count is 123 x 177. Finished size is 7.69"w x 11.06"h.

This coastal Seaspray Cottage brings a handmade touch to your home with a seaside themed cross stitch work of art that's totally unique to you.

Model stitched on 14 Ct. White using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 68W x 74H. Finished Size: 4.9" x 5.3".

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a coastal yellow beach house.

Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 39 x 46 and the finished size is 2.79" x 3.29".

Note: Starfish button not listed

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".

Pattern by Kathy Barrick featuring a beatiful swan with ocean themed imagery around it. Inspired by the Edgar Allen Poe quote featured on the design "And the sea it hath my treasure and the sea it hath my love".

This design is stitched on 40-Count Ancient Ruin from Fox and Rabbit with NPI silk floss. The stitch count is 158 x 175 and the finished size is 7.9" x 8.75".

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".