Tapestry crochet pattern maker
Turn any picture into a tapestry crochet chart with written row-by-row instructions, flat or in the round, and a printable PDF.
Drop a photo hereStart with a photo
or paste an image with Ctrl+V. Your photo stays on your device.
- All 454 DMC thread colours
- Stray-stitch clean-up
- Edit every stitch
- Printable PDF
How to read a tapestry crochet chart
- Each square is one single crochet. Start at the bottom row of the chart.
- Flat: odd rows read right to left, even rows left to right, so you always read in the direction you crochet.
- In the round: every round reads right to left. Use a stitch marker at the start of each round.
- Colour changes: on the last yarn-over of the stitch before a change, pull through with the new colour, and keep carrying the old one inside the next stitches.
Tips for tapestry crochet pictures
- Bold, simple pictures with 2 to 4 colours are easiest to carry and look sharpest.
- Single crochet stitches are a little wider than tall, so allow a few extra rows if your picture looks squashed.
- Turn Clean-up up to merge single stitches, which means fewer colour changes.
Making a blanket instead? Use the C2C graph generator. Want text or a logo? Crochet a QR code.
Questions
What is tapestry crochet?
Tapestry crochet is colourwork in single crochet: you work with two or more colours and carry the unused yarn inside your stitches, switching colour where the chart says. It makes a dense, sturdy fabric, ideal for bags, baskets, cushions and wall hangings.
How do I make a tapestry crochet pattern from a picture?
Upload the picture above, choose the width in stitches and how many colours (2 to 4 is typical), and the pattern maker draws the chart and writes out every row. Download the PDF to print it.
Flat or in the round?
Both work. Flat pieces read odd rows right to left and even rows left to right. Bags and baskets are usually worked in the round, where every round reads right to left. Switch between them under Rows.
How many colours can I use?
Any number, but 2 to 4 colours is easiest because you carry every unused colour inside the stitches. Pictures with bold shapes work best.
How big will it be?
Single crochet in worsted yarn is about 16 stitches and 18 rows per 4 inches. Type your own gauge in Settings and the pattern maker shows the finished size.
Is it free?
Yes, for charts up to 80 × 80 stitches with up to 16 colours, with row-by-row instructions and a printable PDF.