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Cross Stitch Pattern Maker
Upload a photo and get a ready-to-stitch cross stitch pattern: a grid with symbols, a matched DMC thread palette and a floss list with skein counts. Set the size in stitches, the Aida count and the number of colors, download the PDF and start stitching. Free, no watermark.
Pattern
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A symbol in a cell is one cross stitch in a thread of its color. Count cells by the bold grid — it splits the chart into 10×10 squares.
DMC threads
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Pattern saved. Open archive
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How to Convert a Photo to a Cross Stitch Pattern
Free cross stitch pattern maker: convert any photo into a cross stitch chart with symbols, a DMC thread palette and a floss list with skein counts. Pick the size in stitches, Aida count and number of colors, download the PDF — no watermark, no sign-up.
What This Cross Stitch Pattern Maker Can Do
- Photo to cross stitch chart — any picture becomes a stitchable grid: every cell is one cross stitch in a thread of its color, with a symbol so the chart is easy to follow
- Real DMC thread palette — colors are matched to actual DMC floss codes — the pattern comes with a thread list showing stitch counts and how many skeins to buy
- Size and canvas control — set the width in stitches (60 to 180 or your own) and the Aida count (14, 16, 18 ct) — the finished size in centimeters is calculated instantly
- Color count is up to you — from 6 colors for a simple beginner chart to 60 for detailed portraits with smooth skin tones; dithering smooths the gradients
- Three chart views — symbols on color, color only, or a classic black-and-white symbol chart for printing
Step by Step: From Photo to Stitchable Pattern
- Upload a photo, or pick a picture from your generated archive.
- Choose the pattern width in stitches and the Aida count — the tool shows the finished size in centimeters.
- Pick how many DMC colors to use — fewer is easier to stitch, more is closer to the photo.
- Press “Build the pattern” and check the chart and the thread list; any setting updates the result live.
- Download the PDF with the chart split into pages, the symbol legend and the floss shopping list — and start stitching.
A Free Cross Stitch Pattern Generator from Any Photo
Turning a photo into a cross stitch pattern by hand takes hours of counting and color matching. This tool does it in seconds: it lays the image out on a stitch grid, reduces it to a palette of real DMC floss colors, assigns a symbol to every thread and counts how many skeins each color needs. Everything runs right in your browser — the photo is not uploaded anywhere. Building the chart, previewing it and downloading the print-ready PDF with the thread list are completely free, with no watermark; energy points are only needed if you want to keep the finished pattern in your archive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a cross stitch pattern from my photo?
Upload the photo, set the pattern size in stitches (for example 140), the canvas count (Aida 14) and the number of colors. The tool converts the photo into a grid of stitches, matches DMC threads and shows the chart with symbols. Download the PDF with the chart and the floss list — and you are ready to stitch.
What is Aida 14, 16 and 18?
The count is the number of stitches per inch of Aida fabric. The higher the count, the smaller each cross and the smaller the finished piece for the same number of stitches. The tool shows the finished size in centimeters for the selected canvas right away.
How many colors should I choose?
12–20 colors are easier and faster to stitch — good for beginners and kids. 40–60 reproduce the photo and skin tones more accurately but need more floss and patience. Start with 25 and adjust — the pattern rebuilds instantly.
What photos work best?
Contrasting photos with one large subject: a portrait, a pet, a flower. Very small details disappear at pattern sizes — crop the photo to the subject before converting, and turn on dithering for smooth gradients like skin and sky.
Is it free?
Yes. Building the pattern, previewing it and downloading the PDF with the DMC thread list are free, with no watermark. Energy points and Prime are only needed to save a finished pattern to your archive and come back to it later.
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