Stitch a vivid red poppy with this free printable cross-stitch pattern. The chart includes DMC floss colors, fabric sizing, and an editable preview before you download the finished PDF.
Poppy petals are thin and slightly crumpled, so the darker reds matter as much as the bright ones. Keep the shadow stitches around the petal overlaps to preserve the folded shape when the chart is viewed from a distance.
Chart generated by StitchBitz, licensed under the StitchBitz Generated Chart License.
Source photo by Townsend Walton, 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:
This poppy is best for a confident beginner or intermediate stitcher. The flower itself has grouped red areas, but the dramatic shading around the petals benefits from careful counting on 14-count Aida.
The petals use a range of red DMC floss colors, with darker tones for folds and shadow. The exact DMC codes, color count, and skein estimates are listed in the generated pattern key below.
Yes. The single red poppy motif suits remembrance stitching, framed floral art, or a small gift piece. You can preview the chart and export a printable PDF once the palette looks right for your fabric.
The source image has strong contrast against black. Stitching on black or charcoal Aida can reduce the amount of background work, while white Aida gives the full chart a more illustrated look.
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