Free Tropical Fish Cross-Stitch Pattern with DMC Codes
Stitch a bright tropical fish swimming through blue water with this free printable cross-stitch pattern. Explore the DMC color key, fabric size, and editable preview before downloading the PDF.
Chart generated by StitchBitz, licensed under the StitchBitz Generated Chart License.
Source photo by Jernej Furman from Maribor, Slovenia, licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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To stitch this design, you will need a piece of Aida fabric measuring at least 15×15 cm on 14-count Aida. The full DMC floss palette for this chart uses 16 colors:
- DMC 3843
- DMC 3760
- DMC 311
- DMC 312
- DMC 3842
- DMC 3814
- DMC 993
- DMC 3766
- DMC 310
- DMC 3811
- DMC 503
- DMC 367
- DMC 986
- DMC 3799
- DMC 934
- DMC 319
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tropical fish cross-stitch pattern beginner-friendly?
It works well for a confident beginner because the fish has clear bands and the water can be stitched in broad blue areas. The fin details are the best place to slow down and count carefully on 14-count Aida.
What DMC colors are used for the reef fish?
The DMC palette includes aqua and deep-water blues, silver or pale grey fins, sunny yellow stripes, and dark facial accents. The exact codes are listed in the generated floss key.
Can I stitch this fish on blue Aida?
A pale aqua fabric can enhance the underwater mood, but white Aida gives the clearest contrast for the fish's light silver areas. Compare both in the preview before PDF export.
- 83 × 83
- Grid Size
- 15×15 cm on 14-count Aida
- Fabric Size
- intermediate
- Difficulty
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