Crochet Pattern Generator

Turn any photo, logo, or drawing into a crochet grid chart. Choose the width in stitches and the number of yarn colors, fix stitches by hand, and get color counts plus row-by-row written instructions. Free, no sign-up, and your image stays on your device.

Click or drag on the chart to paint with the selected color.

Colors and stitch counts

Row-by-row written instructions

Worked flat from the bottom. Odd rows read the chart right to left, even rows left to right. Each number is a stitch count in that color.

  1. Row 1 (right to left): 30 A
  2. Row 2 (left to right): 30 A
  3. Row 3 (right to left): 30 A
  4. Row 4 (left to right): 30 A
  5. Row 5 (right to left): 14 A, 2 B, 14 A
  6. Row 6 (left to right): 12 A, 6 B, 12 A
  7. Row 7 (right to left): 11 A, 8 B, 11 A
  8. Row 8 (left to right): 10 A, 10 B, 10 A
  9. Row 9 (right to left): 8 A, 14 B, 8 A
  10. Row 10 (left to right): 7 A, 16 B, 7 A
  11. Row 11 (right to left): 7 A, 16 B, 7 A
  12. Row 12 (left to right): 6 A, 18 B, 6 A
  13. Row 13 (right to left): 5 A, 20 B, 5 A
  14. Row 14 (left to right): 5 A, 20 B, 5 A
  15. Row 15 (right to left): 4 A, 22 B, 4 A
  16. Row 16 (left to right): 4 A, 22 B, 4 A
  17. Row 17 (right to left): 3 A, 24 B, 3 A
  18. Row 18 (left to right): 3 A, 24 B, 3 A
  19. Row 19 (right to left): 3 A, 24 B, 3 A
  20. Row 20 (left to right): 3 A, 24 B, 3 A
  21. Row 21 (right to left): 3 A, 24 B, 3 A
  22. Row 22 (left to right): 3 A, 24 B, 3 A
  23. Row 23 (right to left): 3 A, 24 B, 3 A
  24. Row 24 (left to right): 4 A, 22 B, 4 A
  25. Row 25 (right to left): 4 A, 22 B, 4 A
  26. Row 26 (left to right): 5 A, 9 B, 2 A, 9 B, 5 A
  27. Row 27 (right to left): 7 A, 6 B, 4 A, 6 B, 7 A
  28. Row 28 (left to right): 30 A
  29. Row 29 (right to left): 30 A
  30. Row 30 (left to right): 30 A

How to use the crochet pattern generator

  1. Upload an image. Simple shapes with strong contrast, like logos, cartoons, and pixel art, give the cleanest charts.
  2. Set the width. Each grid square is one stitch. 30–60 stitches suits pillows and bags; 100–150 suits blankets.
  3. Pick the number of colors. Every extra color means more yarn changes and more ends to weave in.
  4. Clean up the chart. Select a color below the chart and click or drag to repaint stray stitches. Use the color pickers to match your actual yarn.
  5. Save it. Download a PNG or print the chart with the written instructions.

Which crochet techniques work with a grid chart?

Single crochet graphghan
One square is one single crochet. Change colors at the last yarn-over of the previous stitch. Great for blankets.
Tapestry crochet
Carry the unused color inside your stitches. Best with 2–4 colors; works flat or in the round.
Corner to corner (C2C)
One square is one C2C tile worked diagonally. Fast for large blankets with bold images.
Intarsia
Use a separate bobbin for each color block instead of carrying yarn. Good for big areas of solid color.

Tips for a better chart

  • Crop the image tightly around the subject before uploading.
  • Increase contrast or remove busy backgrounds in a photo editor first.
  • Single crochet stitches are slightly wider than tall, so finished designs may look a little squat. Add a few rows if proportions matter.
  • Choose yarn of one weight throughout. See the yarn weight chart and the crochet hook size chart to match yarn and hook.

Crochet pattern generator FAQ

How do I turn a picture into a crochet pattern?

Upload the image, choose how many stitches wide the finished piece should be, and pick the number of yarn colors. The generator shrinks the picture to one cell per stitch and matches every cell to the closest yarn color. You can then paint over any cells you want to clean up.

Is this crochet pattern generator free?

Yes. There is no sign-up, and your image is processed entirely in your browser, so it is never uploaded to a server.

Can I use the chart for C2C crochet?

Yes. In corner-to-corner crochet each square on the chart is one C2C tile. Work the chart diagonally from a bottom corner. The written row instructions are for flat row-by-row techniques such as tapestry or single crochet graphghans.

How many colors should I use?

Three to six colors usually gives a clear design without too many yarn changes. Photos of faces or landscapes need more colors and more stitches to stay recognizable.

How big will my blanket be?

Multiply the stitch count by your gauge. For example, 100 stitches in worsted weight single crochet at about 4 stitches per inch is roughly 25 inches wide. Make a gauge swatch with your yarn and hook first.

How do I save or print my pattern?

Use Download PNG to save the chart as an image, or Print / Save PDF to print the chart, color list, and written instructions. In the print dialog choose Save as PDF to keep a digital copy.