Draw on the grid
Each square is one stitch. Paint with the pen, fill large areas and undo whenever you like. Rows and stitches are numbered just like in a printed chart.
Draw your pattern.
See it knitted.
KnitGrid is the easy way to design knitting patterns online. Colour in square by square and see instantly how your hat, mittens or sweater will look.
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Popular templates
Start from a ready-made pattern and make it your own.
Christmas Gnome
Christmas · 26×21
Christmas Tree
Christmas · 24×22
Christmas Presents
Christmas · 22×23
Snowman
Christmas · 24×20
Gingerbread Man
Christmas · 24×19
Snowflakes
Christmas · 20×20
Classic Fair Isle
Traditional · 24×21
Waves
Modern · 24×20
Diamonds
Traditional · 24×24
Selbu Star
Nordic · 24×24
Reindeer
Nordic · 24×19
Hearts
Modern · 24×16
How it works
See it knitted instantly
Next to the chart you see the pattern as real stockinette stitches – repeated, so you can see how it will look on the whole garment before you cast on.
Save and share
Save your patterns, print the chart or share it with other knitters in the community. Free and hassle-free.
KnitGrid for iPhone
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Design on the web or in the iPhone app. With the app, you have the chart in your hands while you knit.
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Stranded colourwork for beginners: choosing yarn, holding two colours, managing floats and getting even tension. Tips for your first project.
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Design your own knitting chart – from idea to colourwork chart
How to create your own colourwork knitting chart: repeat, stitch count, colours, floats and proportions. Step by step, free in your browser.
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