Patterns, explained
Guides for cross stitchers, crocheters, knitters, bracelet makers and bead artists — the math, the charts, and turning a picture into something you can make. Written by the developer of Gingham.
Cross stitch
- How to turn a photo into a cross stitch patternWhich photos work, how big to make it, how many colors — and the apps that do it, compared.
- How to read a cross stitch patternSquares, symbols, the 10 × 10 grid, finding the centre and reading the key.
- Aida count explained: how big will it be?11, 14, 16 or 18 count, the one sizing formula, and how much fabric to buy.
- How many skeins of floss do you need?Stitches per skein on each count, how strands change it, and why to round up.
- What is confetti in cross stitch?Why photo patterns are full of single stray stitches, and how to reduce them.
- How long does cross stitch take?Stitches per hour, real counts for six finished sizes, and a Christmas plan.
- How to turn a pet photo into a cross stitch patternPhotos that work, the size fur and eyes need, colours, and gift lead time.
Beads, bracelets, crochet and knitting
- How to make a perler bead pattern from a photoPegboard sizes, pictures that work at 29 × 29, colours, brands and ironing.
- How to make an alpha bracelet pattern from a pictureWidth and strings, length, colours, and pictures that fit a 14-knot canvas.
- How to make a graphgan pattern from a photoGrid size from gauge, few colours, and single crochet vs C2C.
- How to make a knitting colorwork chart from a photoWhy knit stitches aren’t square, gauge, colours, floats and reading the chart.
Gingham: stitch pattern maker
Turn a photo into a cross stitch, crochet, knitting, alpha bracelet or fuse bead pattern with real thread and bead colors — and see the whole pattern before you pay anything. Your photo never leaves your phone.
