Free Green Iguana Cross-Stitch Pattern with DMC Codes

Stitch the textured scales and striking profile of a green iguana with this free printable chart. Review the DMC colors, customize the pattern, and export a symbol PDF when you are ready.

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

Source photo by Wilfredor, licensed under CC0.

Customise the pattern

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 13 colors:

  • DMC 3787
  • DMC 535
  • DMC 414
  • DMC 3031
  • DMC 844
  • DMC 3790
  • DMC 3021
  • DMC 3022
  • DMC 648
  • DMC 610
  • DMC 647
  • DMC 451
  • DMC 3781

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is this green iguana cross-stitch pattern?

The scale texture and shaded face make it best for an intermediate stitcher, though the square 14-count Aida grid can still be completed one section at a time.

What DMC colors does the iguana pattern use?

Expect muted greens, olive and grey-brown tones, plus lighter highlights around the scales and eye. The generated legend lists every exact DMC floss code.

Can I change the colors in this reptile chart?

Yes. Use the embedded editor to swap DMC colors or simplify areas before downloading the printable chart and PDF.

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

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