Cross-stitch pattern editor

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Grid24 × 18
Colors3
Stitches432
PDF sheets2

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Cross-stitch pattern editor

Convert an image into a limited-color stitch grid, paint individual stitches, edit the palette, and print a symbol chart with counts.

Step by step

How to use it

  1. 01

    01Choose the source

    Choose an image and set the number of grid columns and maximum colors. Rebuild from image applies a deterministic local color conversion. A low-detail picture or simple illustration usually works better at small stitch counts than a complex photograph.

  2. 02

    02Edit and inspect

    Choose a palette brush and paint individual cells. Use the eraser for unworked areas or change a palette color to replace it throughout the design. Undo and redo preserve recent edits; rebuilding from the image replaces painted edits and can be undone.

  3. 03

    03Export and verify

    Set the fabric count to estimate the stitched dimensions, excluding fabric margins. Download the paginated symbol-chart PDF and its color/count key. Save the project file to continue editing, or export the complete pattern as SVG or PNG.

Why this one

What this tool does differently

A chart that can be followed

Every palette color has a stable letter symbol, so adjacent colors can still be distinguished on a black-and-white print. Large charts are split into pages with explicit source row and column ranges, followed by a full color key.

Counts are exact for the grid

The material count includes each non-erased cell once. It is a stitch count, not a thread-length estimate: backstitching, travel, strands, tension, and waste all affect the amount of thread needed.

RGB is not a thread brand

The palette contains ordinary RGB colors generated from image pixels. The editor does not claim that a hex value equals a DMC or other manufacturer code. Match physical thread samples in natural light before purchasing materials.

FAQ

Questions, answered plainly

Does the cross-stitch editor need AI?

The cross-stitch pattern editor uses deterministic local color clustering and manual painting. Image conversion requires no AI tokens or third-party API.

How is finished stitch size calculated?

The cross-stitch pattern editor divides grid dimensions by the fabric stitches per inch and converts the result to millimetres. Fabric margins are additional.

Does the editor provide DMC thread codes?

The cross-stitch pattern editor provides RGB colors and exact stitch counts, not manufacturer thread codes. Choose physical thread matches separately.

Can I print the chart in black and white?

The cross-stitch pattern editor has a black-and-white symbol-chart option. The PDF still includes a color key and counts.

The editor processes source files and project content in your browser. No AI service or third-party processing API is used. Shared links contain settings only; files and private content stay on your device unless you choose to download and share them.

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