Anchors and Boats Cross Stitch Pattern – Eric Ravilious
Pattern Details:
- PatternKeeper Compatible
- Five finished sizes to choose from
- Regular and large print charts included
- Detailed instructions and floss amount conversion chart included
- Full stitches only - no half or quarters stitches, no backstitching
Explore the quiet elegance of British modernism with Anchors and Boats Cross Stitch Pattern, inspired by the work of Eric Ravilious. Known for his distinctive approach to composition and design, Ravilious transformed everyday subjects into refined, graphic studies of form, balance, and atmosphere.
In this striking maritime scene, anchors and boats are arranged with deliberate simplicity, creating a composition that feels both structured and serene. The interplay of line, shape, and muted coastal tones reflects Ravilious’s background in wood engraving and design, giving the image its crisp, almost architectural clarity.
This museum-quality, full-coverage cross stitch pattern carefully translates the artwork’s clean geometry and subtle color palette into thread. The result is a sophisticated stitching experience that emphasizes precision, rhythm, and visual harmony.
Ideal for stitchers who appreciate modernist art, coastal themes, and thoughtfully composed designs, Anchors and Boats creates a refined finished piece with timeless appeal.
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Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Finished Design Sizes:
X-Small Pattern:
288w x 240h stitches
14 count: 20.57 x 17.14 inches - 523mm x 435mm
18 count: 16.00 x 13.33 inches - 406mm x 339mm
20 count: 14.40 x 12.00 inches - 366mm x 305mm
22 count: 13.09 x 10.91 inches - 333mm x 277m
Number of floss colors in the design: 76 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Small Pattern:
324w x 270h stitches
14 count: 23.14 x 19.29 inches - 588mm x 490mm
18 count: 18.00 x 15.00 inches - 457mm x 381mm
20 count: 16.20 x 13.50 inches - 411mm x 343mm
22 count: 14.73 x 12.27 inches - 374mm x 312mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 95 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Medium Pattern:
360w x 300h stitches
14 count: 25.71 x 21.43 inches - 653mm x 544mm
18 count: 20.00 x 16.67 inches - 508mm x 423mm
20 count: 18.00 x 15.00 inches - 457mm x 381mm
22 count: 16.36 x 13.64 inches - 416mm x 346mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 95 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Large Pattern:
432w x 361h stitches
14 count: 30.86 x 25.79 inches - 784mm x 655mm
18 count: 24.00 x 20.06 inches - 610mm x 509mm
20 count: 21.60 x 18.05 inches - 549mm x 458mm
22 count: 19.64 x 16.41 inches - 499mm x 417mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 95 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
X-Large Pattern:
468w x 391h stitches
14 count: 33.43 x 27.93 inches - 849mm x 709mm
18 count: 26.00 x 21.72 inches - 660mm x 552mm
20 count: 23.40 x 19.55 inches - 594mm x 497mm
22 count: 21.27 x 17.77 inches - 540mm x 451mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 96 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
