Cross stitch
Cross stitch pattern maker
Design cross stitch charts in your browser. Start with a blank grid, import a photo and let Craft Studio quantize it to the number of colors you choose, or pick from common fabric counts to see your finished size before you put a needle to aida.
What you get
- DMC floss palette built in, searchable by number or color name
- Image-to-pattern conversion mapped to your active palette
- Live gauge calculator for 11ct, 14ct, 16ct, 18ct, and more
- Pencil, fill, line, rectangle, and brush sizes up to 9 stitches
- PNG export with gridlines for printing or sharing
- Save patterns to your account and access them anywhere
Frequently asked
- Can I convert a photo to a cross stitch pattern?
- Yes. Click Uploads in the editor, pick a JPG or PNG, and Craft Studio will resize and quantize it in real time. Raise the Colors slider for richer detail.
- What fabric counts does the gauge calculator support?
- Every count from 4ct to 39ct, including 11ct, 14ct, 16ct, 18ct, 22ct, 25ct, 28ct, and 32ct. The gauge calculator in the editor's Check panel shows finished size in both inches and centimeters.
- Is it free?
- Yes. A free account gives you full access to the editor, image import, gauge calculator, and PNG, PDF, SVG, EPS, and Excel export, for all thirteen crafts. The standalone gauge calculator and DMC color chart on the site are free with no account.
Browse cross stitch patterns
Free Cross Stitch Patterns
Find cross stitch charts designed and shared on Craft Studio. Each pattern includes its color palette, backstitch overlay where applicable, and a printable PDF-ready chart. Open any design in the editor to swap colors, resize the grid, or preview finished dimensions on your fabric count. Use the Explore Community filters to narrow by difficulty.
BrowseBeginner Cross Stitch Patterns
Start here if you are new to cross stitch. These patterns use small grids, limited DMC palettes, and straightforward shapes with no backstitch or fractional stitches. The community shares beginner-friendly designs that finish in a few hours, so you can build skills without a big commitment. Each one helps you practice reading a chart, keeping even tension, and finishing neatly.
BrowseChristmas Cross Stitch Patterns
Stitch your way to the holidays with Christmas charts from the Craft Studio community: ornaments sized for an evening, snowflakes, trees, and sampler-style pieces. Every pattern shows its color palette, and most ornament-size designs finish in under 60 × 60 stitches. Open any chart in the editor to personalize names and dates before you stitch.
BrowseHalloween Cross Stitch Patterns
Browse Halloween charts from the Craft Studio community: pumpkins, ghosts, black cats, haunted houses, and spooky-season samplers. Most designs use a compact palette (lots of black, orange, and purple), which makes them quick, satisfying stitches. Open any chart in the editor to resize it or swap the palette to match your stash.
BrowseFlower Cross Stitch Patterns
Florals are cross stitch's evergreen subject, and the community keeps them coming: single-stem botanicals, wildflower borders, wreaths, and full cottage-garden samplers. Each chart shows its color palette, and many use backstitch outlines to give petals and stems their shape. Open any design in the editor to recolor a bouquet to your palette.
BrowseAnimal Cross Stitch Patterns
From tiny sparrows to full pet portraits, animal charts are some of the community's most-stitched designs. Browse cats, dogs, birds, foxes, and more, each with its color palette and stitch counts. Want your own pet? The photo import converts a clear photo into a stitchable chart you can refine shade by shade.
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