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 DMC floss colors, 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 — search by code 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 10 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 Import image in the editor, pick a JPG or PNG, and Craft Studio will resize and quantize it to your active DMC palette in real time. Add more colors before importing for richer detail.
- What fabric counts does the gauge calculator support?
- 11ct, 14ct, 16ct, 18ct, 22ct, 25ct, 28ct, and 32ct out of the box. The Gauge button in the editor toolbar shows finished size in both inches and centimeters.
- Is it really free?
- The editor, image import, gauge calculator, and PNG export work without an account. Sign up to save patterns to the cloud and access them across devices.
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Free Cross Stitch Patterns
Find cross stitch charts designed and shared on Craft Studio. Each pattern includes a full DMC floss list, 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 filters to narrow by color count, size, or 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.
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