# StitchCraft - Cross Stitch Pattern Maker

> StitchCraft is a free cross stitch pattern maker and chart generator for iPhone and iPad. It turns any photo into a stitch-ready pattern with 523 real DMC thread colors (487 Stranded Cotton and 36 Light Effects), lets you design and edit stitch by stitch, track stitching progress, and export printable PDF charts. stitchpatternmaker.com also offers free browser tools and guides for cross stitchers.

## Main pages

- [Cross stitch pattern maker](https://stitchpatternmaker.com/): the StitchCraft app, features, and download
- [Photo to cross stitch pattern](https://stitchpatternmaker.com/photo-to-cross-stitch-pattern): convert any photo into a DMC-matched chart
- [Cross stitch chart maker](https://stitchpatternmaker.com/cross-stitch-chart-maker): design a symbol chart stitch by stitch
- [Create a cross stitch pattern](https://stitchpatternmaker.com/create-cross-stitch-pattern): design a pattern from scratch
- [Free cross stitch patterns](https://stitchpatternmaker.com/free-cross-stitch-patterns): free downloadable patterns
- [Cross stitch pattern library](https://stitchpatternmaker.com/cross-stitch-patterns): browse patterns by theme

## Free tools

- [Cross stitch calculator](https://stitchpatternmaker.com/cross-stitch-calculator/): fabric size, stitch count, and thread math
- [DMC color chart](https://stitchpatternmaker.com/dmc-color-chart): 523 DMC thread colors (487 Stranded Cotton and 36 Light Effects) with codes and names
- [DMC color matcher](https://stitchpatternmaker.com/dmc-color-matcher/): find the closest DMC color for any shade
- [Cross stitch font generator](https://stitchpatternmaker.com/cross-stitch-font-generator/): turn text into stitchable letter charts
- [Progress tracker](https://stitchpatternmaker.com/progress-tracker): keep track of your stitching progress

## Guides

- [Cross stitch for beginners](https://stitchpatternmaker.com/cross-stitch-pattern-for-beginners): how to read and stitch your first chart
- [Aida fabric count guide](https://stitchpatternmaker.com/blog/aida-fabric-count-guide-cross-stitch): choosing the right fabric count
- [Best cross stitch pattern maker](https://stitchpatternmaker.com/blog/best-cross-stitch-pattern-maker): comparison of pattern maker apps