Free Cross Stitch Pattern: Whimsical Book & Whale Escape

Dive into a storybook adventure! 📚🐋 I’m thrilled to share this free printable cross stitch pattern featuring an open book with a majestic whale breaching from its pages—perfect for book lovers, ocean dreamers, and anyone who believes in magical escapes between the lines!

✨ PATTERN DETAILS

A Literary Sea Comes to Life

• Design: Antique-style open book with a humpback whale mid-leap, surrounded by swirling waves and tiny stars
• Stitch Count: 85×105 (5.3″ x 6.5″ on 16ct)
• Skill Level: Intermediate (gentle curves + blended waves)
• Key Colors:
  • Whale: DMC 3750 (Arctic Blue), 932 (Muted Aqua)
  • Ocean: 3812 (Seafoam), 3848 (Deep Teal)
  • Book & Stars: 3021 (Vintage Brown), 3865 (Winter White)

📥 GET THE PATTERN

(Includes color + symbol chart, stitch guide, and tips for customizing!)

🌊 STITCHING SECRETS

1. Watercolor Waves: Use 2 strands of alternating blues in the same row for a blended ocean effect
2. Whale Texture: Try a long stitch belly with satin stitch top for dimension
3. Magical Touches: Add glow-in-the-dark floss (DMC E940) to star splashes

💡 PERFECT FOR…

• Nursery décor for little book lovers
• Bookmark for your favorite marine novels (Moby Dick fans, I see you!)
• Gift for librarians or ocean conservationists

🐋 SHOW US YOUR WHALE!

Tag your WIPs and FOs with #WhaleDoneCrossStitch on Instagram [@YourHandle]—I’ll feature my favorites!

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Pro Tip: Stitch this on hand-dyed ocean fabric for 3D wave illusions! Which book would YOUR whale escape from? Let me know in the comments! 🌊📖