Nicknamed “The Ocean State”, Rhode Island is only 48 miles long and 37 miles wide, but it still boasts nearly 400 miles of coastline. How is this possible? Narragansett Bay, dotted with many small islands, runs through much of the state, significantly increasing the coastline. This means that almost every Rhode Islander lives within a 30-minute drive to the coast. With such a connection to the sea, Rhode Island features an abundance of quaint coastal towns, historic sights, delectable seafood, beautiful beaches, and a rich maritime history with a strong tradition of sailing. The protection of the bay and just-right breezes have made this tiny state an ideal location for sailing schools, yacht clubs, and sea-inspired tourism as well as a starting off point for many well-known sailing events.

Marinas filled with sailing vessels of all sizes are a common sight in Rhode Island, and the inspiration for this fun design. A touch of simple embroidery adds details to the boats and seagulls to the sky.

Colors and amounts used as shown:
A: Storyteller Stitchery Fable: Winter in Concord (33g/ 71 yd./ 65 m)
B: Aly Bee Workshop Merino Worsted: Vanilla (20 g/ 40 yd./ 36 m)
C: Stunning String Studio Legacy Worsted: Gothic Brick (10 g/ 21 yd./ 19 m)
D: Stunning String Studio Legacy Worsted: Black Forest (10 g/ 21 yd./ 19 m)
E: Stunning String Studio Legacy Worsted: Cloudy Sky (20 g/ 40 yd./ 36 m)