Tropical Fish Bookmark with Jewel-Tone Colors
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 31 x 31
- 10 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 166 times
31 x 71 stitches 10 colors
Pattern description
A playful counted cross stitch bookmark featuring three vibrantly colored fish swimming vertically down the design. The turquoise fish at top, gray fish in middle, and coral-orange fish at bottom create a dynamic visual flow perfect for marking pages. Bordered by a crisp green frame with charming orange and green corner accents, this 31 x 31 stitch design brings ocean-inspired joy to any reader's collection.
With 10 DMC thread colors and an intermediate skill level, this bookmark offers satisfying complexity without overwhelming beginners ready to advance their needlework. The jewel-toned palette of brilliant blues, warm corals, and soft grays stitches beautifully on Aida fabric, creating a polished finished piece measuring roughly 2.5 inches wide. Perfect as a handmade gift for ocean lovers or nature enthusiasts, it's small enough to complete in a weekend and meaningful enough to treasure for years.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 31 x 71 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.2 x 5.1 inches or 56 x 129 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.1 x 11 inches or 206 x 279 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
