Just take the image or design you want to turn into a pattern and lay squared or graph paper over the top of it. This method is easy to do but works best for very simple shapes or patterns rather than photos. If you’re taking the first steps into making your own cross stitch patterns then you can likely find the materials to do it already in your house. But what are the pitfalls? And which are the best? In this post I talk you through some of the ways to make your very own cross stitch pattern and the things to consider before you do. There are a few ways to create your own cross stitch pattern maker, including several online options just for the purpose.
Cross stitch is both super-satisfying and quite addictive and if you’ve been doing it for a while, there naturally comes a point where you’ll start to think up your own patterns and designs.
