Free Maltipoo Cross-Stitch Pattern with DMC Codes

Turn a cheerful Maltipoo puppy into a free printable cross-stitch chart with DMC floss colors included. Preview the pattern, adjust colors for your thread stash, and export the finished chart as a PDF.

The fur direction rule

Maltipoo coats grow in a distinct swirl pattern around the muzzle and radially away from the spine. In cross-stitch you can't literally change stitch direction mid-work, but you can imply it: use your lightest highlight thread along the swirl path and your mid-tone as the field colour. The eye reads the contrast shift as directional texture even though every stitch sits at the same 45-degree angle.

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

Upload

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

Isolate

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

Tune

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

Export

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

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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.

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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.

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.

Cleaner, more stitchable charts

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

Private browser processing

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

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 16-count Aida. The full DMC floss palette for this chart uses 24 colors:

DMC 543
DMC 833
DMC 307
DMC 730
DMC 3371
DMC 3031
DMC 829
DMC 433
DMC 3046
DMC 581
DMC 973
DMC 680
DMC 898
DMC 869
DMC 3826
DMC 934
DMC 935
DMC 580
DMC 310
DMC 938
DMC 166
DMC 355
DMC 3051
DMC 936

Frequently Asked Questions

What fabric count is best for a dog cross-stitch pattern?

14-count Aida is the standard choice for beginners and intermediate stitchers. It gives a clear grid and produces a finished size that is easy to frame. For finer detail on a puppy coat, 18-count Aida or 28-count evenweave over two threads will show more texture.

How many skeins of DMC floss will I need for this Maltipoo pattern?

The number of skeins depends on your stitch count. Dominant light cream and white shades will typically require 2–3 skeins each; accent colors for the flowers and grass will need just one skein each. Add a 20% buffer for waste and restarting.

Can I stitch this Maltipoo pattern on colored Aida fabric?

Yes — oatmeal or warm ivory Aida fabric complements the cream tones of the Maltipoo coat beautifully. Avoid white Aida if you want the lightest fur colors to stand out. A warm ecru fabric also reduces the number of stitches needed in highlight areas.