You already know that in both knitting and Tunisian crochet we pick up loops on a long stick (with or without a hook on the end) and then we work these stitches in a specific pattern. We also need to explore their differences, so we have an understanding of the limitations when trying to translate a knitting pattern into Tunisian crochet instructions. In order to understand what makes it possible for you to use knitting patterns for Tunisian crochet, we must first understand the similarities between the two crafts. If you need something larger, you can split your image into more files before uploading it to Stitch Fiddle.A piece of Tunisian crochet lace inspired by knitting patterns with a lacy edge Similarities and differences between knitting and Tunisian crochet Stitch Fiddle supports a max of 250 columns and 250 rows. When you get more advanced, you will need to know, how you prepare a huge and detailed image, before you turn it into a chart. In this case, 'better' means 'simple', with few colors and few details. You might find something useful.Ĭhoose something easy to begin with. The better image you have to begin with, the better result you will get. If you think it is fun, then explore other functionality here.

Click on the 'more' bottom below the color palette and edit the colors in the palette one by one (click on the wrench symbol). This is useful, if you want to reduce some details - like a gradient background - so you have less colors you need to work with. You can also replace a color with something else. With the chart open, you can change the color of any of the stitches as you want and add symbols to your chart. If your image is very simple, you are probably done by now. now you can adjust the amount of colors until the image looks good to you.then choose the amount of columns and rows you want to end up with (Size).set your gauge first - check it on your crocheted sample.choose Crochet > Crochet with colors > Upload picture.

Most of the programs have similar options though.

It is pretty simple to use, but still gives you good tools to enhance your output.Ī nd I'm not - in any way - paid to say so, I just love that toolīelow is how you work with Stitch Fiddle. The best FREE program, I'm familiar with, is Stitch Fiddle. This is where your crocheted stitch swatch comes in. This way you could actually incorporate an image into an existing sweater pattern, if you wanted to. Because this gives you an endless row of possibilities as YOU choose, what stitches you want to use for your crocheted image. The better programs should ask for your gauge. (E.g. 16 stitches and 16 rows, making a complete square.) But most of them don't handle gauge, so they only work for you, if you have completely square stitches.

Tunisian crochet chart