Free Daffodil Cross-Stitch Pattern with DMC Codes

Bring spring colour to your hoop with this free daffodil cross stitch pattern. Check the yellow DMC shades, edit the chart, and export a printable PDF.

Chart generated by StitchBitz, licensed under the StitchBitz Generated Chart License.

Source photo by ambabheg, licensed under CC BY 2.0.

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Turn any photo or picture into a cross stitch pattern.

StitchBitz is a free cross stitch pattern generator that converts your photo or image into an editable DMC chart. Your picture stays on your device—no sign-up required, with free PDF and JPG downloads.

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How it works

How to make a cross stitch pattern from a photo using StitchBitz

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Upload

Convert a photo into a cross stitch pattern directly in the browser-based app. Your photos stay on your device.

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Isolate

Use the AI background toggle to cut out messy backgrounds before the cross stitch chart is generated.

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Tune

Adjust the DMC color palette, fabric size, and smart stitchability sliders to reduce confetti and keep the photo readable.

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Export

Instantly download a high-res, print-ready PDF blueprint with the symbol chart, floss list, and project details.

Real examples

See a photo become a cross stitch pattern

StitchBitz turns the colours and shapes in a picture into a counted grid using real DMC floss shades. Open any example to inspect the chart, materials, and editable pattern.

Built for real projects

From picture to a chart you can actually stitch

A useful photo-to-cross-stitch pattern maker needs to do more than pixelate an image. It should simplify the picture, map it to real thread colours, and leave you in control of the final chart.

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Real DMC floss colours

Every generated colour is matched to a DMC thread code, so the chart maps to floss you can actually buy and stitch with.

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Cleaner, more stitchable charts

Stitchability controls smooth noisy areas and reduce isolated confetti stitches while keeping the subject recognisable.

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Private browser processing

Your photo is processed on your device. It is not sent to StitchBitz or stored on a server.

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Edit before you download

Adjust colours, remove stitches, add backstitch detail, and check the floss list before exporting a PDF or JPG.

Better source, better chart

What pictures work best for cross stitch?

You can turn any image into a cross stitch pattern, but a few simple choices make the finished chart cleaner and easier to recognise.

Choose one clear subject

Pets, portraits, flowers, ornaments, and simple objects usually translate more cleanly than a crowded scene.

Look for contrast

A well-lit subject that stands apart from its background is easier to simplify into distinct thread colours.

Crop before adding detail

Frame the part you care about first. A tighter crop gives the available stitches to the subject instead of empty space.

Good to know

Photo pattern maker questions

The short version: it is free, private, editable, and designed to produce the files you need to start stitching.

Is the cross stitch pattern generator really free?

Yes. You can convert a photo, edit the generated chart, and download the finished pattern as a PDF or JPG without paying or creating an account.

Does StitchBitz upload or store my photo?

No. Pattern generation and image processing run in your browser, so your photo stays on your device.

Which picture formats can I turn into a cross stitch pattern?

StitchBitz accepts JPG, PNG, HEIC, and WebP images. Clear, well-lit pictures with a distinct subject tend to produce the easiest patterns to stitch.

What is included in the downloaded pattern?

The printable PDF includes a symbol chart, DMC floss list, and project details. You can also download a high-resolution JPG chart.

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What You'll Need

To stitch this design, you will need a piece of Aida fabric measuring at least 15×15 cm on 14-count Aida. The full DMC floss palette for this chart uses 16 colors:

  • DMC 310
  • DMC 829
  • DMC 934
  • DMC 581
  • DMC 730
  • DMC 307
  • DMC 580
  • DMC 833
  • DMC 3031
  • DMC 832
  • DMC 3829
  • DMC 3821
  • DMC 783
  • DMC 3820
  • DMC 782
  • DMC 780

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is the daffodil bunch to stitch?

The strong black background and large yellow flower shapes create clear boundaries, but the overlapping petals call for careful counting. On 14-count Aida it suits a confident beginner or intermediate stitcher.

Which DMC floss colours are used for the daffodils?

The generated key uses several lemon, golden-yellow, and ochre DMC shades, with olive greens and dark neutrals for contrast. The exact codes and stitch totals appear beside the chart.

Can I make this a printable spring flower cross stitch chart?

Yes. You can clean up isolated stitches or simplify the background in the editor, then download the revised spring flower chart as a symbol PDF.

83 × 83
Grid Size
15×15 cm on 14-count Aida
Fabric Size
intermediate
Difficulty

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