Turn any photo into a craft pattern
Stitchpatt is a free online pattern maker for crocheters, cross-stitchers, knitters and bead artists. Upload a photo, choose your craft, set the grid width and the number of colors, and download a printable chart with a color legend. Everything happens inside your browser, so your photo stays private and you never need to create an account.
How the photo to pattern maker works
Making a chart from a picture takes four quick steps. First, choose a photo with a clear subject and good contrast, such as a portrait, a pet or a simple landscape. Second, pick the craft you want to make, for example crochet, cross-stitch, knitting or Perler beads. Third, choose the grid width and how many colors the chart may use. Fourth, download the pattern as a PNG chart or as a PDF that includes a legend with the stitch count for every color.
Pattern makers for 16 crafts
Every craft has its own page with tips and a ready-to-use generator. Pick the one that matches your project:
- Crochet pattern maker
- Cross stitch pattern maker
- Knitting pattern maker
- Embroidery pattern maker
- Diamond painting pattern maker
- Perler beads pattern maker
- Amigurumi pattern maker
- Needlepoint pattern maker
- Macrame pattern maker
- Punch needle pattern maker
- Plastic canvas pattern maker
- Latch hook pattern maker
- Bead weaving pattern maker
- Blackwork pattern maker
- Paint by numbers pattern maker
- Stained glass pattern maker
Free craft calculators
Plan your project before you buy supplies with our free tools: the granny square calculator, the cross-stitch size calculator, the crochet yarn calculator, the diamond painting size calculator and a free online stitch counter.
Guides for making patterns from photos
- How to choose the best photos for cross-stitch patterns
- How many colors should a cross-stitch pattern have?
- Grid size and stitch count: a guide for photo patterns
- How to turn a photo into a crochet pattern
- How to make a knitting pattern from a photo
- Read all pattern guides
Frequently asked questions
Is Stitchpatt free? Yes. You can make and download patterns for free, with no sign-up. Is my photo uploaded anywhere? No. Your photo is processed in your browser and never leaves your device. Read more in our FAQ and our privacy policy.
Learn more about the crafts: cross-stitch on Wikipedia and crochet on Wikipedia.