#stitchfiddle

First sketch for anyone interested in getting into pixel art and/or making cross stitch patterns.

For larger or more detailed pieces, the method I usually use is sketching everything out loosely in Clip Studio Paint first instead of trying to place every single pixel by hand on graph paper. After that, I roughly align and clean up the pixels in FlossCross or Stitch Fiddle.

One thing that really helped me improve was realizing that pixel art is supposed to look a little rough sometimes. If you try to perfectly replicate every tiny detail or line, the piece can end up overcrowded and harder to read once stitched. Not every little line needs its own pixel, and sometimes simplifying shapes actually makes the final piece stronger.

I made this using stitch fiddle. here’s the graph if u wanna make one for yourself 😜

i've been having a lot of fun crocheting tapestries recently, so with the help of stitch fiddle i made an alpha pattern/grid chart for the neon sign inside grillby's bar 🧡

HAVE AT IT WITH YOUR CRAFTING PROJECTS 🧡

AND PLS PLS PLS SHOW ME THINGS IF YOU MAKE THEM I LOVE SEEING PEOPLE'S ART 🧡

I SPENT SO LONG HAND FIXING THE GRID AND COUNTING OUT PIXELS FOR MY UNDERTALE SAVE BUTTON TAPESTRY GRAPH

BUT IT TURNS OUT

YOU CAN JUST!!!!! IMPORT A PHOTO TO STITCHFIDDLE!!!!!!!! AND IT MAKES THE GRAPH FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

so yeah i still need to go back in and write up actual instructions as i work through this but :) here's the graph :) i sure hope this link works lmao i have a free account

I am crocheting my first QR code. Here's how you can too :)

In order to complete this project you will need to know how to read a crochet graph and how to carry color. If you are not sure search "how to tapestry crochet"

It is not too difficult but I do not recommend this as your first Tapestry crochet project but maybe your third or fourth one because the code will only work if you make this correctly. I dont want you to spend 5 hours making this just for it to not work :'(

1. Go to stitchfiddle.com

2. Select create new chart -> crochet -> crochet with colors -> no yarn preference -> create from QR code -> from the drop menu for type I selected website -> copy and paste the URL -> size 1 -> open chart

3. I am using medium 4 weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook. I am adding a border that is 2 rows and 4 st9tches thick. I am also using 2 DC per pixel, so...

4. My QR code is 29 pixels wide. 2 DC per pixel means the code will be 58 stitches wide. I am adding a border 4 stitches thick. So 4 DC for the left and 4 DC for the right makes each row a total of 64 stitches wide.

5. QR codes are square so that means mine is also 29 pixels/ rows tall. I am adding that border which is 2 rows thick. So 2 rows for the top and 2 rows for the bottom which makes it 33 rows tall. This does not include the initial chain.

6. It's important that how ever many rows you decide to start with before you begin your code graph that you are facing the front of the work when you start row 1 of the code.

7. Begin this in your light color (white, yellow, light blue etc) Your border MUST being a certain thickness and must be a light color. It will not scan if your border is too dark or too thin. Trust me, I had to add stitches to make mine work.

Row 1: Chain 63 + 2, DC into 3rd chain from hook, DC across (64 double crochets including that chain 2)

8. Starting rows with a "SC in SC type DC":

SC into the top of the last DC of the previous row, SC into that SC. This is how every row will start. It's thicker and fills in space better than starting a row with a chain 2. Or chain 2 instead Idc its your life my guy.

Row 2: Either Chain 2 or make the SC in SC type DC then DC across (64)

9. Row 3: Either Chain 2 or make the SC in SC type DC to start then DC across

10. We have just finished the bottom edge of the border and will now begin the code. Start with two DC stitches then begin the graph. Remember each pixel / square is made up of two DC stitches. Carry your colors on the back of the work making sure to keep a gentle tension which will help the work lay flat. You can block this if it is too wavy or wrinkly.

Row 4: Ch 2, DC into the next 3 stitches, then begin your QR Code graph. Carry Color on the back side. 2 DC per pixel or square on your graph.

11. If your code does not scan

-Try adding an additional row of stitches to each side. I had to do a full border of DC all around mine to make it work

-Try stretching it wider and taller to make the stitches sit better

-Try actually blocking the square

-Try going through and eyeballing any where a stitch might have been lost, like a square thats only 1 DC wide for some reason. You can Hand embroider over the top of the stitch in the color it is supposed to be. Its not a complete loss! You can see where this wouldve happened because its actually noticable, there will be a wierd stairstep where there should be a corner touching another corner.