Lighthouse

Lighthouse Cross Stitch Pattern - Nautical Coastal Scene with Ocean Waves, Sandy Beach and Blue Sky - Counted Cross Stitch PDF for Coastal Decor Bring the calming essence of the coast into your stitching with this detailed lighthouse cross stitch pattern. Featuring a weathered blue-and-white lighthouse against a soft coastal sky and sandy beach, this nautical design is perfect for ocean lovers. Ideal for beach house decor, handmade embroidery gifts, or relaxing seaside-themed stitching sessions. With full cross stitches only and 35 DMC colors, it’s a rewarding project for beginners and experienced stitchers alike. Perfect for fans of counted cross stitch, nautical decor, and ocean-inspired embroidery. Makes a great coastal wall art piece, gift for beach lovers, or an addition to your summer stitching collection. This vintage-style lighthouse cross stitch pattern captures a serene seascape with calming blues, warm sands, and soft sky tones. A tall blue-and-white striped beacon stands proudly at the shore, framed by gentle waves and a pale, horizon-blending sky. Painterly textures and a classic nautical theme make this design perfect for coastal décor, maritime lovers, or anyone drawn to peaceful ocean scenes and timeless beachside charm. Pattern Details • - Design Area: Approximately 140 x 180 stitches (10 x 12.9 inches on 14-count Aida) • - Actual Number of Cross Stitches: 25,200 • - Fabric: 14 Count Aida (recommended) • - Stitch Types: Full cross stitches only (no backstitching or half stitches) • - Colors Required: 35 DMC colors • - Color Palette: Calm blues, coastal neutrals, sandy browns, soft whites, and ocean foam for a peaceful nautical theme What's Included • - PDF Full-color chart with DMC color codes • - PDF Black & white chart with DMC color codes • - PDF optimized for Pattern Keeper • - SVG Pattern files in color and black & white Why You'll Love This Pattern • - Clear charts and symbols for ease of stitching • - Relaxing project with a beautiful beach theme • - Makes a great coastal wall decor or nautical gift • - Perfect addition to any ocean-themed embroidery collection Skill Level Suitable for all skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced Instant Download Cross stitch pattern PDF available instantly after purchase—no physical shipping required SOME COMMON CROSS STITCH TERMINOLOGY Aida – the most popular fabric to use for cross stitch with brands including DMC, Zweigart and Charles Craft. Threads are woven evenly to form squares and the most popular counts are 14 and 16 (see Count below) Back Stitch – a method of stitching to outline a cross stitch piece, usually in a dark colour. Beads – can be stitched onto a project to add depth, colour and detail. Blending – (also called Tweeding) using two or more colours of thread (usually one strand of each) in the same needle at the same time to blend the colours together when stitching. Confetti – single stitches of different colours looking like little confetti being thrown! Chart – the cross stitch pattern to work from when stitching. Count – the number of holes per inch. Often you will hear ’14 count’ meaning 14 holes (or squares) in one inch of the fabric. Counted Cross Stitch – the fabric is plain and you use a printed or digital pattern as a guide to help you place each stitch. DMC – one of the most popular brands of thread (or floss) used for embroidery and cross stitch. It comes in hundreds of different colours and effects. ©2025 littlethingsbyjoe