Something not covered? The maker is simple on purpose: a photo, a hoop, your threads, and the PDF.
Questions stitchers ask
Is it really free? Do I have to sign up?
Yes, free, with no sign up, no trial and no premium wall. Every feature, including the PDF, is open from the first tap.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The chart is made inside your browser on your own phone or computer. Your photo and your chart never reach a server.
How do I pick the size?
Tap the hoop you will stitch in and your Aida count. The chart fills that hoop with about 0.75 in to spare on each side. For an exact width, open More and type the number of stitches.
My colours came out too dark. What can I do?
Tap the thread on the bobbin card and choose Lighter shade. It moves to the nearest lighter DMC thread, and Undo puts it back.
How do I get rid of confetti?
Tap Tidy confetti to fold lone single stitches into their neighbours, or tap a thread and choose Merge into closest. Fewer threads also means less confetti.
Will I lose my progress?
Progress saves in your browser every time you mark stitches, and it is back when you open the site again. Save a progress file from More as a backup, or to carry on on another device.
How many skeins do I need?
Each bobbin shows an estimate. We count about 1,800 full stitches per 8 m skein on 14 count with 2 strands, scaled for other counts. Buy 1 extra for big areas.
Can I use other thread brands?
Right now the threads are DMC numbers, the brand most patterns use. Shops publish conversion charts for other brands.
Why is the chart taller than I expected?
The height follows your photo's shape. Crop the photo first to change it.