This embroidery book is filled with adorable sea creatures such as sea otters, Asian small-clawed otters, penguins, dolphins, and more.

The entire book is full color, with every step clearly explained using photos.

It carefully teaches basic stitching techniques and also introduces tools, terminology, and how to read patterns—making it suitable for beginners. It also includes ideas for adapting embroidery into small accessories and everyday items, showing fun ways to use your stitched designs.

The book includes life-size patterns, and commercial use by individuals is allowed, which is a notable feature. Enjoy the charming sea creatures created by Chicchi.

Part 1: Embroidery Basics

Tools introduction, embroidery process, basic terminology, and how to read patterns

Basic stitches:
Straight stitch, running stitch, outline stitch, chain stitch, backstitch, blanket stitch, satin stitch, fly stitch, long and short stitch, basket stitch, Smyrna stitch, lazy daisy stitch, French knot stitch, German knot stitch, bullion stitch

Part 2: Enjoy Embroidery

Popular sea animals:
Sea otter, Asian small-clawed otter, polar bear, sea lion, seal, great white shark, whale shark

Penguins:
Emperor penguin chick, emperor penguin, king penguin, rockhopper penguin, Adélie penguin

Dolphins, orcas, whales:
Beluga whale, bottlenose dolphin, orca, blue whale, humpback whale

Tropical fish:
Clownfish, blue tang, angelfish, anthias

Squid, octopus, shrimp, crab:
Squid, octopus, dumbo octopus, shrimp, crab

Various sea creatures:
Sunfish, stingray, porcupinefish, sea turtle, jellyfish, sea slug, garden eels, hermit crab, turban shell, seahorse, seagull, starfish, coral, crocodile

How to Enjoy and Adapt Designs

How to create variations, embroidered earrings, charm bracelets, keychains, tissue case covers, and protective amulet pouches

Includes life-size embroidery patterns

Book Information

• Length: 144 pages
• Language: Japanese
• Publisher: Mynavi Publishing
• Publication Date: September 12, 2025
• Dimensions: 1 × 18.3 × 25.7 cm