SoraStitch

tapestry crochet pattern maker

Tapestry crochet pattern maker

Make tapestry crochet charts for bags, wall hangings and pillows — with warnings for rows that carry more colours than is comfortable.

  • Free to start
  • No install
  • Every row checked
Preview of a tapestry tote made with SoraStitch
Original photo: a garden photo

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Charts that respect carried yarn

In tapestry crochet the colours you aren’t using are carried inside the stitches, so rows with many colours get bulky and show through. SoraStitch flags those rows and lets you simplify them before you start.

Every row is written in working order, reading right to left on the right side and left to right on the wrong side.

  1. 1

    Upload any photo

    Pets, portraits, kids’ drawings, logos or holiday snaps all work. The studio opens with tapestry already selected.

  2. 2

    Clean it up and size it

    Let AI remove the background and simplify the colours, then choose how wide it should be and how many yarn colours to use.

  3. 3

    Get your tapestry chart

    Edit any stitch by hand, then download the chart, a colour key with yardage and row-by-row instructions — or follow along in Make mode.

Tips for better results

Carry two, maybe three

Tapestry fabric stays neat when each row carries two or three colours. The chart flags rows that need more so you can simplify them.

Tension is everything

Keep the carried strands snug but not tight, so the fabric stays flat and the carried colours don't peek through.

Great for bold graphics

Clean shapes, lettering and simple motifs look sharpest in tapestry crochet — use AI cleanup to turn photos into bold shapes first.

What you get with every pattern

Whether you crochet or knit, SoraStitch gives you everything a published pattern would include — made from your own picture.

  • A numbered chart with bold lines every 10 stitches
  • Row-by-row written instructions, checked against the chart
  • A colour key with yardage for every yarn colour
  • Finished size in centimetres and inches from your gauge
  • Make mode to follow along on your phone
  • Printable PDF and PNG chart downloads

questions

Good to know

How many colours can a tapestry row have?

Two or three is comfortable. SoraStitch warns you when a row needs more, so you can simplify the design.

Is tapestry crochet good for bags?

Yes — carrying the yarn makes a dense, sturdy fabric that is ideal for totes, baskets and wall hangings.

Which stitch is used for tapestry crochet?

Most tapestry crochet is worked in single crochet, carrying the unused colours inside each stitch.

Can I crochet tapestry in the round?

Yes, but SoraStitch charts currently assume flat rows that turn. Many makers work bags flat and seam them.

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