At Red Ted Art, we are always excited to experiment with fresh ideas. Expanding your creative abilities is a wonderful way to challenge and develop your imagination. One craft we have only explored a little over the years is cross stitch! Cross stitch is a wonderfully peaceful and mindful pastime that allows you to create lovely artwork and patterns. I am absolutely delighted to welcome Max Pigeon today, who is sharing this beautiful Jellyfish Cross Stitch Pattern with us. It is a fantastic sample project from his latest book!
Cross Stitch by the Sea
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Max Pigeon, who is also known as Pigeon Coop Designs, brings together his passion for needlecraft and the natural world in his wonderful new book Cross Stitch by the Sea (a follow-up to his already highly successful book Cross Stitch in the Forest) (you can discover more about Max here). This beautiful book features 25 stunning projects, each accompanied by thorough supply lists, helping you choose the colors for your work “just so,” along with clear pattern guides. It also includes an excellent introduction that explains the fundamentals of cross stitch and shows you how to create beautiful and successful cross stitch projects!
As the sample images above demonstrate, the book covers a range of “by the sea” designs. I especially love the adorable puffin and sea horse, although there are plenty of other treasures to find throughout the book!
Today, you can try your hand at the Drifting Duo – a delightful pair of jellyfish!
This fantastic Cross Stitch by the Sea Book will be available on Amazon and from all good booksellers starting in September 2026.
Drifting Duo Pattern
By Max Pigeon
There is something wonderfully soothing about jellyfish. Although they may not be the most pleasant creatures to meet in real life, watching them gently drift with the waves and move in a steady rhythm is mesmerizing. My professional suggestion is to play calm, dreamy music while stitching this design to create a truly tranquil atmosphere.
While most jellyfish are translucent, they appear in every color imaginable, so I selected shades of pink against a navy background to make them stand out beautifully. I also included delicate blue bubbles behind them to suggest the open ocean without taking focus away from the jellyfish themselves, which are the stars of this design.
Specifications
DMC Color List Included:
— Stitch Count —
65 stitches across x 66 stitches down
— Recommended Fabric —
14-count deep blue Aida
— Project Dimensions —
4.64 x 4.71″ (11.8 x 12 cm)
— Fabric Size —
11 x 11″ (28 x 28 cm)
— Number of Strands —
Work full stitches with two strands.
Use a single strand for the backstitching.
Did You Know?
Although they are called jellyfish, these creatures are not fish at all. In fact, humans share a closer relationship with fish than jellyfish do! Jellies, as some scientists call them to prevent confusion, are invertebrates that are more closely connected to corals and sea anemones.
Page Street Publishing Co. 2026.
Did you enjoy exploring a new craft? Are you fond of fiber arts? Take a look at these other wonderful titles from Pagestreet Publishing, including, naturally, our very own crochet book!
