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The Cross Stitch Pattern Maker App

Turn any photo into a cross stitch pattern with accurate DMC colors. Design, edit, and track your stitching progress — all in one app for iPhone & iPad.

Free on the App StoreiPhone & iPadNo account needed
Stitch Pattern cross stitch pattern maker app on iPad Pro

Designed for Cross Stitchers

Everything you need to create, edit, and stitch patterns — right on your iPhone and iPad.

DMC Colors library with search - browse all DMC thread colors by name or code
Pattern Editor - view your cross stitch pattern with color, symbol, or both modes
Pattern Sections - break your pattern into manageable sections to stitch
Section Detail - zoom into a section with stitch-level detail and progress tracking

Track Your Stitching Progress

See your stitching habits at a glance with weekly charts and a calendar heatmap that celebrates every stitch you make.

Weekly stitching bar chart - track how many stitches you complete each day
Stitching calendar heatmap - visualize your daily stitching activity over time

Loved by Cross Stitchers

Join thousands of stitchers who create and track their patterns with Stitch Pattern.

I turned a photo of my cat into a cross stitch pattern in under a minute. The DMC color matching is incredibly accurate.

Sarah M.

The progress tracker is a game-changer. I can finally see how far along I am on big projects without losing my place.

Emily R.

I've tried other pattern makers, but this one gives the cleanest results. The exported PDF is exactly what I need.

Jessica T.

Everything You Need to Create & Stitch

From photo conversion to progress tracking, Stitch Pattern gives you a complete cross stitch toolkit.

Photo to Cross Stitch Pattern

Convert any photo into a detailed cross stitch pattern in seconds. Upload, adjust, and start stitching.

Full DMC Color Matching

Automatic DMC thread color matching ensures your pattern uses real-world thread colors you can buy anywhere.

Custom Pattern Editor

Fine-tune your pattern with a powerful grid editor. Adjust colors, resize, and perfect every stitch.

Export & Print Patterns

Export your finished patterns as PDF with full symbol charts, thread lists, and color keys. Print or share.

Stitch-by-Stitch Progress Tracking

Mark off completed stitches as you go. See your progress visually and never lose your place.

Beginner-Friendly Design

Clean, intuitive interface designed for stitchers of all levels. No design experience needed.

Convert Photo to Cross Stitch Pattern

Turn any photo into a cross stitch pattern in three simple steps. The pattern generator uses advanced color matching to map your image to real DMC thread colors.

1. Choose Your Photo

Pick any photo from your library or take a new one. Portraits, pets, landscapes — anything works.

2. Customize Your Pattern

Adjust grid size, color count, and DMC thread matching. Preview the pattern before generating.

3. Stitch or Export

Start stitching with the built-in tracker or export a detailed PDF with symbol chart and thread list.

Learn more about photo conversion →
Convert a photo into a cross stitch pattern with DMC color matching
Track your stitching progress with a calendar heatmap and statistics

Track Progress Like a Pro

Never lose your place again. The built-in progress tracker lets you mark stitches as you go and see exactly how far along you are on every project.

Mark Stitches Complete

Tap to mark individual stitches or fill entire areas as done.

Highlight Working Area

Focus on a section of your pattern to avoid losing your place.

See Your Progress

Track completion percentage and see your project come to life stitch by stitch.

Learn more about progress tracking →

Simple, Honest Pricing

Start creating cross stitch patterns for free. Upgrade to Premium for a one-time payment — no subscriptions.

Free

Get started with cross stitch pattern making

Free

  • 3 patterns per day
  • 20 DMC colors
  • Grid width up to 80
  • Basic pattern editing
  • Limited project saves
Download Free
50% Off

Premium

Unlock the full power of cross stitch design

Normally $89.99

$44.99

one-time purchase · lifetime access

  • Unlimited patterns per day
  • 50 DMC colors
  • Grid width up to 200
  • PDF export with symbol charts
  • Shopping list with DMC threads
  • Unlimited project saves
Unlock Premium — $44.99

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about creating cross stitch patterns with Stitch Pattern.

Start Creating Your First Pattern

Download Stitch Pattern free and turn your favorite photos into cross stitch patterns with accurate DMC colors.