Cross Stitch Pattern Creator

Design custom cross stitch patterns with ease.

Cross Stitch Pattern Creator

Includes 4 ready-to-use patterns. Free to download. Activation costs $2.99.

For optimal experience, we recommend using a tablet due to typical pattern dimensions.

Start designing unique cross stitch patterns using the Cross Stitch Pattern Creator

To begin creating patterns, click the Create a Cross Stitch Pattern button.

The Cross Stitch Pattern Editor will open. Fill individual squares using DMC floss colors.

You have the flexibility to add custom colors as needed.

Getting started - Use the pencil tool to mark squares in your pattern. The eraser tool removes markings from your design.

Choose from over 80 decorative stamps and borders to enhance your cross stitch pattern.

The button bar contains these tools from left to right:

DMC Floss Color button - choose your preferred floss color

Save button - stores your pattern

Pencil button - marks squares on your pattern

Eraser button - removes filled squares and backstitch lines

Backstitch button - First choose a color, then use this tool to add backstitch lines

Backstitch move button - Select and drag backstitches to new positions

Backstitch move stitch end - Select a backstitch to reveal blue endpoints, then reposition either end

Stamps button - miniature cross stitch designs to decorate your pattern

Borders button - decorative borders that automatically frame your pattern

Dropper button - sample colors from your pattern for consistent color matching

Bucket button - flood selected areas with your chosen color

Bucket+ button - replaces existing colors with your current selection

Undo button - reverses your most recent changes

Redo button - restores changes you previously undid

Selection box button - define pattern areas for editing operations

Cut button - Select an area first, then remove it from your pattern

Copy button - Select an area first, then duplicate it to clipboard

Paste button - Insert copied elements, then position them as desired

Rotate button - rotate selected areas or entire patterns

Flip right/left button - mirror selected areas or complete patterns horizontally

Flip top/bottom button - mirror selected areas or complete patterns vertically

Zoom in button - enlarge pattern view

Zoom out button - reduce pattern view

Symbols button - shows unique symbols representing each color value

Picture button - convert device images into stitchable patterns

Social media button - share creations via email, messaging, or social platforms

Resize bars - located at the pattern's bottom right corner for adjusting dimensions

Option settings - customize grid colors, switch between Solid and X fill styles,

toggle row/column counter visibility

Instruction page - shows DMC colors used and finished sizes for various

Aida cloth counts

Finished Product page - previews stitched results and allows fabric

color adjustments