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Free pattern makers for every craft that starts with a grid.

Turn photos and text into patterns for cross-stitch, beading, knitting and more.

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Pattern Designer

No photo? Design from scratch, stitch by stitch.

Draw your own pattern from scratch — square by square, with reusable motif elements you can stamp into any design.

Three steps to your pattern

01

Upload your photo

Drag and drop any PNG, JPG, or WEBP image. Transparent backgrounds are fully supported.

02

Adjust the settings

Pick your resolution, colour count, thread brand (DMC, Anchor, Madeira), and Aida fabric count.

03

Download the PDF

Get a full-size colour chart, coordinate grid, thread legend, and skein counts — ready to print.

Make a pattern

Cross-Stitch Pattern Maker

Free

This free cross stitch pattern maker turns any photo into a printable chart with DMC, Anchor, or Madeira thread matching, coordinate grid, and skein counts.

Make a cross-stitch pattern

Perler Bead Pattern Maker

Free

Convert photos into Perler or Hama bead patterns in three bead sizes (2.5, 5, and 10 mm) — with pegboard counts so you know exactly how many boards you need.

Make a bead pattern

Peyote Bead Pattern Maker

Free

Turn a picture into a peyote stitch beading chart for Miyuki Delica 11/0 beads — with a staggered chart and a word chart, ready to weave.

Make a peyote pattern

Bead loom patterns

Free

Turn any picture into a bead loom weaving chart with Miyuki Delica colors, a straight grid, legend and word chart.

Make a loom pattern

Diamond Painting Pattern Maker

Free

This diamond painting pattern maker turns any photo into a drill chart — DMC codes, square or round drill preview, canvas size in cm, and bag estimates per colour.

Create diamond pattern

Needlepoint Pattern Generator

Free

This needlepoint pattern generator converts any photo into a tent stitch canvas chart with diagonal stitch preview, mesh count sizing (10–18 ct), and automatic DMC thread matching.

Create needlepoint pattern

Colorwork Knitting Chart Maker

Free

This colorwork knitting chart maker turns photos into Fair Isle and intarsia charts with correct stitch proportions, float length warnings, flat and in-the-round row numbering, and yardage estimates.

Create knitting chart

Tapestry Crochet Pattern Generator

Free

This tapestry crochet pattern generator creates tapestry and corner-to-corner (C2C) charts from any photo, with row-by-row written instructions and correct cell proportions.

Create crochet pattern

Planning & prep tools

Common questions

Is it really free?

Yes — every tool on PatternNook is completely free. No ads, no paywall, no trial period, ever.

Do I need an account?

No sign-up, no login, no email address. Open a tool and start creating right away.

Will my photo be uploaded to a server?

Never. Every tool runs entirely in your browser. Your photos and designs stay on your device and are never sent anywhere.

How do I print my pattern?

Click Download to get a PDF. It includes a full colour chart, a numbered grid, a thread legend with exact floss codes, and estimated skein counts — ready to print at home or at a copy shop.

Which craft should I start with?

Cross-stitch is the easiest to learn — it uses just a single X stitch repeated on a grid of fabric squares. Perler beads are a great choice if you prefer working with heat-fused bead pegboards.