How to start
Choose a clear, cropped image. A 40-column grid with 12 colors is a useful first draft; change the grid and palette to match your material and project.
From image to pattern
The image is sampled into square cells and reduced to the selected number of colors. Optional dithering can suggest extra shades using nearby cells. Every filled cell gets a symbol, and the legend counts the cells in each color. The result is a visual draft: it does not map colors to a particular brand, bead size, thread chart or kit.
Common questions
Does the language setting change the pattern or craft rules?
No. The language only changes labels and instructions. The pattern uses your image, grid, palette and craft type.
Does the tool choose matching beads or thread for me?
No. It reports sampled hex colors and counts. Compare them with the material chart or stock you actually have; brands and dye lots can differ.
Can I use a transparent image?
Yes. You can preserve fully transparent cells as empty cells, or composite them on white for a filled background.
Will every image make a good pattern?
No. Small grids and limited palettes simplify detail. Crop the image, try a larger grid or palette, and inspect the printable result before using materials.
Scope and limits
General craft utility · no country-specific chart or brand mapping. Raster images up to 10 MB and 4 megapixels are processed locally; the grid is limited to 10,000 cells and 24 colors. Browser image decoding, available memory, screen and printer color can affect the result. Print or export SVG/PNG/CSV and check the scale and color legend before starting.