Stitch a purple iris with this free printable cross-stitch pattern. Preview the DMC colors, adjust the palette if needed, and export the chart as a PDF.
The yellow throat markings are small but important. Stitch those accent areas after the purple petals so they stay crisp and give the iris its recognizable botanical shape.
Chart generated by StitchBitz, licensed under the StitchBitz Generated Chart License.
Source photo by Flavia Bon, licensed under Unsplash License.
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
Convert a photo into a cross stitch pattern directly in the browser-based app. Your photos stay on your device.
Use the AI background toggle to cut out messy backgrounds before the cross stitch chart is generated.
Adjust the DMC color palette, fabric size, and smart stitchability sliders to reduce confetti and keep the photo readable.
Instantly download a high-res, print-ready PDF blueprint with the symbol chart, floss list, and project details.
Real examples
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
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.
Every generated colour is matched to a DMC thread code, so the chart maps to floss you can actually buy and stitch with.
Stitchability controls smooth noisy areas and reduce isolated confetti stitches while keeping the subject recognisable.
Your photo is processed on your device. It is not sent to StitchBitz or stored on a server.
Adjust colours, remove stitches, add backstitch detail, and check the floss list before exporting a PDF or JPG.
Better source, better chart
You can turn any image into a cross stitch pattern, but a few simple choices make the finished chart cleaner and easier to recognise.
Pets, portraits, flowers, ornaments, and simple objects usually translate more cleanly than a crowded scene.
A well-lit subject that stands apart from its background is easier to simplify into distinct thread colours.
Frame the part you care about first. A tighter crop gives the available stitches to the subject instead of empty space.
Good to know
The short version: it is free, private, editable, and designed to produce the files you need to start stitching.
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.
No. Pattern generation and image processing run in your browser, so your photo stays on your device.
StitchBitz accepts JPG, PNG, HEIC, and WebP images. Clear, well-lit pictures with a distinct subject tend to produce the easiest patterns to stitch.
The printable PDF includes a symbol chart, DMC floss list, and project details. You can also download a high-resolution JPG chart.
Have your own photo?
Upload a photo or picture, match it to real DMC floss colours, edit the chart, and download a printable pattern for free.
Learn how to choose a photo and pattern settingsTo 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 23 colors:
It suits a confident beginner or intermediate stitcher. The light background and single flower are easy to read, while the petal folds and yellow markings add some careful detail.
The chart uses violet and purple DMC shades for the petals, yellow accents for the markings, and greens for the stem. The generated key below lists the exact DMC codes and skein estimates.
Yes. Pale grey, ivory, or soft blue Aida can work well with purple petals. Make sure the lightest petal and background stitches still contrast before downloading the final PDF.
The iris stem is a narrow vertical detail. Count it from the flower downward before filling the background so the bloom and stem stay visually connected in the square grid.
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