Octopus Cross Stitch Pattern

Have you ever felt like two hands just aren't enough? Embroider this cross stitch octopus on your diaper bag and see understanding smiles from the moms around you.

Or, create an underwater landscape in your little one's bathroom by combining it with these other water-loving friends: "Whale," "Dolphins," and "Turtle."

This pattern was originally designed and used as another block or square for a baby afghan or baby quilt. Now, it's easier than ever to find other great products that can be customized with your unique cross stitch creations!

  • Clothes
  • bibs
  • bath linens
  • acrylic bath accessories
  • switchplate covers
  • tissue box covers...
  • the list gets bigger all the time!


Stitch complexity for octopus cross stitch

Stitch Count: 21 high x 23 wide


Fabric and finished design sizes

9 Evenweave/Aida 2 1/2"h x 2 3/8"w (also for 18ct over 2 threads)
11 Evenweave/Aida 2 1/8"h x 1 7/8"w
14 Evenweave/Aida 1 5/8"h x 1 1/2"w
18 Evenweave/Aida (over 2 threads) 2 1/2"h x 2 3/8"w

Let our handy stitch count table do the calculations for you for other fabric and finished design sizes.


Click here for a printable Octopus pattern with instructions, stitch count and floss numbers. A new window will open so you can continue browsing here.

You can print all three pages of the file or just the pages you wish.



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