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".

An adventure under the sea, fun to stitch in soft overdyed hues.

Stitched on 40 ct. linen with Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works. The stitch count is 169 x 158 and the finished size is 8.45" x 7.9".

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 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".

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

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".

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 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.

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".

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.

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 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".

"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

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

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 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.

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

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".

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

Wave sets are groups of up to ten large waves that seem to rise out of nowhere and then disappear just as quickly. They're the best surfing waves around.

The legendary seventh wave was said to be the biggest and best of the bunch, and the one that always comes the farthest up the beach.... Read more about The Seventh Wave - 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 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.

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.

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

First pattern in the "To the Beach" series. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Toasted Almond from Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie (or fabric of your choice - we suggest 32 Count Silver Moon Belfast Linen) with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 92x61. Design Size: 6" x 4"

"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

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 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".

Pattern by Boomerang Stitches featuring a cute Halloween pirate design with a bird named Percy.

Stitched on 32 ct Pearl Grey Lugana with DMC floss, stitched 2 over 2. The stitch count is 70 x 70 and the finished size is 4.38" x 4.38".

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 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

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 Puntini Puntini featuring three sea creatures, a whale, turtle, and octopus!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct linen using DMC threads. Stitch count for each is 67w x 66h. Finished size is 4.19" x 4.13" each.

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".

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.

Cross stitch pattern from Darling & Whimsy Designs featuring a cute quaker Octopus!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Ocean Blue from Fiber on a Whim using Cottage Garden threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 43w x 43h.

Cross stitch pattern from Cosford Rise Stitchery featuring two beautiful sailing ships and a giant whale! Stitched on 35 Count linen Smokey Blue, 123stitch suggestion is Lakeside linen; using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch Count: 81 X 76 ship one: 57 X 47 ship two: 51 X 44

Cross stitch pattern from Artecy Cross Stitch featuring a decorative Turtle Silhouette design was created from an image copyright of Kopirin!

Model stitched on the Aida of your choice using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 230w x 250h. Finished size is 12.78 in wide X 13.89 in high on 18 count.

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.

7th release of the 2020 12-month BOTM: Animal Series. Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. White Evenweave using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 71W x 71H. Design Size: 5.1" x 5.1" Color Chart.

Cross stitch pattern from Primitive Hare featuring three nautical themed ornaments!

Pattern is stitched on 30 ct Old Salem linen using Gentle Arts threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 63 x 62. Finished size is 4.2" x 4.13".

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring three cute heart shaped designs including a beautiful sunset over the ocean waves, an underwater scene with an orange octopus, and a sandy beach.

All designs stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 35 x 34 and the finished size is 2.50" x 2.43".

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

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.

Cross stitch pattern from Barefoot Needleart featuring two fun colored Octopi holding tentacles and making a heart.

Pattern is stitched on 16 count black Aida with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 199 x 198 and the finished size is 12.44" x 12.38".

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".