Crochet Pattern Generator
Upload a photo and get a crochet chart you can actually make — color-matched to yarn, with row numbers and a printable grid. Free, no sign-up, and your photo never leaves your browser.
- Free & no account
- Runs 100% in your browser
- Print-ready grid + legend
How to turn a photo into a crochet pattern
- Pick a photo with clear shapes. Faces, pets and logos work better than busy landscapes.
- Choose your grid width. 45–60 wide suits C2C blankets; 30 wide suits pillows and amigurumi panels.
- Pick a stitch style. C2C is the most popular for photo blankets; tapestry works in rows; filet gives a classic two-color grid.
- Print the chart. Row numbers and a color legend print with the grid — bring it to your yarn stash and start.
Prefer to think in grids and rows rather than photos? The crochet chart maker page is the same tool aimed at chart-first makers. New to chart reading? The crochet chart guide explains all three styles — it explains how C2C, tapestry and filet charts are read, with the exact conventions this generator uses.
Frequently asked questions
Is this crochet pattern generator really free?
Yes. Generating and printing charts is completely free, no account needed.
Does my photo get uploaded anywhere?
No. The whole tool runs in your browser — your photo is processed on your device and never sent to a server.
Can I use a photo to make a C2C blanket?
Yes — choose the C2C style. The chart tells you the diagonal row order used in corner-to-corner crochet.
How many colors will my pattern use?
Your photo is matched to a hand-picked yarn palette. Most photos map to 10–25 colors; simple logos map to 3–6.
Crochet pattern generator from image — how does it work?
Upload any image, pick a grid width, and each grid square is matched to the closest yarn color from a hand-picked palette. You get the full chart, legend and stitch counts in seconds.
Can I convert a picture to a crochet pattern free as a PDF?
Yes — generate the chart, hit “Print / Save PDF”, and choose “Save as PDF”. The grid, row numbers and color legend are included.
Is there a 3D crochet pattern generator?
This tool generates flat charts (tapestry, C2C, filet) — the kind used for blankets, pillows and panels. It does not create 3D amigurumi patterns.
Is there an app, or is it web only?
Web only, on purpose: open the page, upload, done — nothing to install, and it works on phones and tablets.
Can I sell items I make from these patterns?
The chart is generated from your own photo — what you make with it is yours. Check the photo's own copyright before selling.