Moonlit window catCross Stitch Pattern Maker →
Turn a photo into a full-cross chart with thread references, fabric dimensions and printable symbols.
From image to needlework
Create Printable Patterns from Your Images
Turn images into cross stitch, crochet and bead charts. Edit colors and grids, then print your pattern. Start free in your browser without signing up.
01 / Original artwork · AI generated
02 / Craft mockup · AI generated
The pattern desk
Choose Your Craft
Moonlit window cat
Alpine morningTapestry Crochet Pattern Maker →
Create a colorwork chart with adjustable stitch proportions and clear row directions.
Bamboo red pandaPerler Bead Pattern Maker →
Turn an image into a bead chart with editable colors, pegboard sections and bead counts.
Moonlight owlFilet Crochet Pattern Maker →
Create an open-and-filled mesh chart for your next filet crochet project.
Coastal lightCrochet Graph Maker →
Create a crochet graph online from a blank grid or image. Customize colors, cell proportions and row notes, then print your chart. Start free.
From Image to Printable Pattern
Upload
Choose an image you have permission to use, or try our editable sample.
Adjust
Crop the subject, choose grid dimensions and limit the number of colors.
Review
Edit cells, merge colors and check the craft-specific counts, row directions or board layout.
Export
Keep a project file and print the color key and symbol pages.
Originals, made for making
See What You Can Make
Follow each design from original artwork to an editable chart and an illustrated craft finish. Open the chart to adjust colors, edit cells and print your own version.
Moonlit window cat
Open this chart →
Alpine morning
Open this chart →
Bamboo red panda
Open this chart →
Moonlight owl
Open this chart →
Coastal light
Open this chart →AI mockups illustrate a possible finish, not an exact rendering of the chart. The editable chart is actual tool output; physical making has not been tested.
Tools Built Around Each Craft
Stitch count & fabric count
Plan the chart in stitches and see its design dimensions on your chosen fabric count. Add your own border allowance.
Thread references & readable symbols
Choose custom colors or community DMC references. Review counts and printable symbols before selecting physical thread. References are approximate.
Crochet gauge & row direction
Preview tapestry stitches using your own swatch, follow row arrows and print color runs in working order.
Bead counts & board sections
Plan custom bead colors, count occupied pegs and split a rectangular design across square boards.
Open & filled filet meshes
Convert clear silhouettes to a 4-dc mesh chart with an explicit legend, threshold controls and mesh counts.
Custom graphs & row notes
Design from a blank stitch or block grid, label your colors and save row notes with your printable graph.
Learn Before You Make
Choose a reading guide for your craft, then explore photo workflows, material planning and troubleshooting.
How to Read a Cross Stitch Chart →
Read the grid, symbols, color key and page coordinates using an annotated chart exported from the actual editor.
How to Read a Tapestry Crochet Chart →
Follow colors, row numbers and direction arrows, then compare the chart with your own single-crochet swatch.
How to Print a Perler Bead Pattern →
Check reference-chart scale, match board sections and use symbols with the bead counts.
How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart →
Interpret open and filled meshes using the explicit 4-dc convention, and check mesh counts and row direction.
How to Design a Custom Crochet Graph →
Build a blank-first graph with custom color labels, cell proportions and saved row notes.
Save, Back Up and Resume Your Patterns →
Save local or cloud projects, keep editable backups and resume row progress across all five makers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which crafts does MotifDraft support?
Five workspaces are available: cross stitch, tapestry crochet, fuse beads, filet crochet and custom crochet graphs. Each explains its chart conventions and supported export.
Can I turn a photo into a pattern?
Yes. Upload a PNG, JPEG or WebP image, adjust the crop, grid and colors, then review the resulting chart. Clear subjects and simple backgrounds are easier to convert.
Can I edit the pattern before downloading it?
Yes. Use the pencil, eraser, fill and color merging controls. Download a project to keep an editable copy, or use the print dialog to save a PDF.
Do these tools generate complete instructions for every craft?
No. These are chart makers with explicit stitch, mesh, block or bead conventions. They do not generate complete garment shaping, amigurumi construction or fusing instructions.