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Real output from our pattern maker. Every example was made from our own test photos using the free Original style — no retouching, no hand edits — so this is what you can expect from a good photo of your pet.

Dogs

Photo of a golden retriever
The photo
Stitched preview of the golden retriever pattern
Stitched preview

Golden retriever · “Biscuit”

Soft golden coat with warm highlights, finished with a name and a heart border.

Size in stitches
116 × 126
On 14-count Aida
8.3 × 9 in
DMC colors
25
Skeins to buy
25
Difficulty
Intermediate
Stitching time
about 69–119 hours

Main threads

  • DMC 3011
  • DMC 3828
  • DMC 3772
  • DMC 347
  • DMC 437
  • DMC 422
  • DMC 632
  • DMC 830
Show a close-up of the chartClose-up of the golden retriever chart with a symbol in each square
Photo of a black labrador
The photo
Stitched preview of the black labrador pattern
Stitched preview

Black Labrador

Black fur is tricky: the engine keeps the dark-on-dark shading so the face still reads.

Size in stitches
100 × 125
On 14-count Aida
7.1 × 8.9 in
DMC colors
22
Skeins to buy
25
Difficulty
Intermediate
Stitching time
about 76–131 hours

Main threads

  • DMC 3799
  • DMC 310
  • DMC 3033
  • DMC 414
  • DMC 317
  • DMC 413
  • DMC 160
  • DMC 648
Show a close-up of the chartClose-up of the black labrador chart with a symbol in each square
Photo of a merle australian shepherd
The photo
Stitched preview of the merle australian shepherd pattern
Stitched preview

Merle Australian shepherd

Busy merle markings simplified into stitchable areas without losing the pattern.

Size in stitches
110 × 110
On 14-count Aida
7.9 × 7.9 in
DMC colors
24
Skeins to buy
25
Difficulty
Intermediate
Stitching time
about 75–129 hours

Main threads

  • DMC 3752
  • DMC 414
  • DMC 317
  • DMC 3346
  • DMC 3347
  • DMC 934
  • DMC 03
  • DMC 160
Show a close-up of the chartClose-up of the merle australian shepherd chart with a symbol in each square
Photo of a west highland white terrier
The photo
Stitched preview of the west highland white terrier pattern
Stitched preview

West Highland white terrier · “Angus”

White on white: subtle grays and creams so the fur doesn't disappear into the fabric.

Size in stitches
122 × 134
On 14-count Aida
8.7 × 9.6 in
DMC colors
15
Skeins to buy
16
Difficulty
Easy
Stitching time
about 52–89 hours

Main threads

  • DMC 169
  • DMC 310
  • DMC 168
  • DMC 03
  • DMC 318
  • DMC 647
  • DMC 648
  • DMC 317
Show a close-up of the chartClose-up of the west highland white terrier chart with a symbol in each square
Photo of a red dachshund
The photo
Stitched preview of the red dachshund pattern
Stitched preview

Red dachshund · “Pretzel”

A clean portrait shape with a simple border and name.

Size in stitches
108 × 143
On 14-count Aida
7.7 × 10.2 in
DMC colors
21
Skeins to buy
21
Difficulty
Intermediate
Stitching time
about 45–78 hours

Main threads

  • DMC 433
  • DMC 648
  • DMC 434
  • DMC 3371
  • DMC 435
  • DMC 801
  • DMC 898
  • DMC 647
Show a close-up of the chartClose-up of the red dachshund chart with a symbol in each square
Photo of a brindle french bulldog
The photo
Stitched preview of the brindle french bulldog pattern
Stitched preview

Brindle French bulldog · “Toast”

Brindle striping and big ears, with a double border.

Size in stitches
137 × 147
On 14-count Aida
9.8 × 10.5 in
DMC colors
22
Skeins to buy
24
Difficulty
Intermediate
Stitching time
about 102–177 hours

Main threads

  • DMC 318
  • DMC 3799
  • DMC 414
  • DMC 310
  • DMC 645
  • DMC 317
  • DMC 413
  • DMC 03
Show a close-up of the chartClose-up of the brindle french bulldog chart with a symbol in each square

Cats

Photo of a tuxedo cat
The photo
Stitched preview of the tuxedo cat pattern
Stitched preview

Tuxedo cat · “Oreo”

Black-and-white fur in a round hoop design with a wreath — a favorite for ornaments.

Size in stitches
106 × 116
On 14-count Aida
7.6 × 8.3 in
DMC colors
25
Skeins to buy
25
Difficulty
Intermediate
Stitching time
about 48–82 hours

Main threads

  • DMC 310
  • DMC 3863
  • DMC 3045
  • DMC 3799
  • DMC 3362
  • DMC 3363
  • DMC 168
  • DMC 162
Show a close-up of the chartClose-up of the tuxedo cat chart with a symbol in each square
Photo of a ginger cat
The photo
Stitched preview of the ginger cat pattern
Stitched preview

Ginger cat

Orange tabby stripes in a beginner-friendly size.

Size in stitches
90 × 90
On 14-count Aida
6.4 × 6.4 in
DMC colors
24
Skeins to buy
24
Difficulty
Intermediate
Stitching time
about 32–55 hours

Main threads

  • DMC 3826
  • DMC 436
  • DMC 437
  • DMC 611
  • DMC 869
  • DMC 422
  • DMC 3828
  • DMC 976
Show a close-up of the chartClose-up of the ginger cat chart with a symbol in each square
Photo of a maine coon
The photo
Stitched preview of the maine coon pattern
Stitched preview

Maine coon

Long, fluffy fur keeps its texture without turning into scattered single stitches.

Size in stitches
110 × 110
On 14-count Aida
7.9 × 7.9 in
DMC colors
23
Skeins to buy
24
Difficulty
Intermediate
Stitching time
about 74–128 hours

Main threads

  • DMC 645
  • DMC 07
  • DMC 3799
  • DMC 647
  • DMC 310
  • DMC 02
  • DMC 3031
  • DMC 452
Show a close-up of the chartClose-up of the maine coon chart with a symbol in each square

Rabbits, birds and more

Photo of a lop rabbit
The photo
Stitched preview of the lop rabbit pattern
Stitched preview

Lop rabbit

Not just cats and dogs — rabbits, birds and horses work too.

Size in stitches
90 × 90
On 14-count Aida
6.4 × 6.4 in
DMC colors
23
Skeins to buy
23
Difficulty
Intermediate
Stitching time
about 39–68 hours

Main threads

  • DMC 703
  • DMC 904
  • DMC 905
  • DMC 927
  • DMC 934
  • DMC 986
  • DMC 3346
  • DMC 645
Show a close-up of the chartClose-up of the lop rabbit chart with a symbol in each square
Photo of a budgie
The photo
Stitched preview of the budgie pattern
Stitched preview

Budgie

Bright feathers in a small, quick-to-stitch size.

Size in stitches
90 × 113
On 14-count Aida
6.4 × 8.1 in
DMC colors
23
Skeins to buy
24
Difficulty
Intermediate
Stitching time
about 62–108 hours

Main threads

  • DMC 906
  • DMC 3799
  • DMC 169
  • DMC 580
  • DMC 646
  • DMC 3031
  • DMC 3371
  • DMC 704
Show a close-up of the chartClose-up of the budgie chart with a symbol in each square

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