Turn a picture into a knitting pattern.
Upload a photo, drawing or chart. Choose your yarn colors, then get a stitch chart and row-by-row instructions.
or drop, or paste it here
PNG, JPEG, WebP or PDF
Reading your picture…
Your image
Your picture
Colors or knitting symbols?
Stitch color
Select a stitch in the chart.
Add a missing symbol
Detected groups
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Pick a shade from your picture.
Your chart
Row-by-row pattern
How it works
- 1
Add a picture
Upload, drop or paste a photo, drawing or chart.
- 2
Choose your colors
Pick a color version, set how many yarn colors to use, and fix any stitch with a click.
- 3
Knit from the pattern
Download a printable PDF with the chart, yarn colors and row-by-row instructions.
Tips for a chart that knits up well
- Start simple. Bold shapes with clear edges convert better than detailed photos.
- Use few colors. Two to six yarns keep the knitting manageable. Use the Colors slider to merge similar shades.
- Crop tightly. Drag on your picture to keep only the motif; the chart rebuilds for that area.
- Size the chart to your gauge. The number of stitches across sets the finished width, so check it against your stitch gauge before you cast on.
Questions
How do I turn a picture into a knitting chart?
Open the picture above, choose one of the color versions, and the chart is ready. Adjust the number of colors, the crop and the cell size until it looks right, then switch to Written pattern for row-by-row instructions.
Can I convert an existing chart, or a chart from a PDF pattern?
Yes. Open the chart image, or the PDF and the page with the chart, and crop to the chart area. The grid is found automatically and every stitch is read. Symbol charts work for single-stitch symbols: you tell the converter what each symbol means. Cables and other symbols spanning several stitches are not supported yet.
Can I knit it flat or in the round?
Both. Instructions start with flat knitting in stockinette, reading right-side rows from right to left and wrong-side rows from left to right. Switch Construction to "in the round" and every round is read from right to left.
How big will it be when knitted?
Divide the chart width by your stitches per inch (or per 10 cm) and the height by your rows per inch. For example, 40 stitches at 5 stitches per inch is 8 inches wide. A knit stitch is usually wider than it is tall, so a chart with square cells knits up a little wider and shorter; knit a swatch if the proportions matter.
Can I print the pattern?
Yes. Download a PDF with the yarn colors, the chart with numbered rows and stitches, and every row written out. The chart alone is also available as an image.
Which files can I use?
PNG, JPEG and WebP images, and PDF pattern pages. Simple pictures with clear shapes and a few strong colors give the best charts.