About Knitting and cross-stitch graph paper
Knit stitches are wider than they are tall, so a normal square grid distorts your design. Set the stitch width and row height separately to match your gauge, and chart colorwork, cross-stitch and pixel patterns that look right when worked.
Knitted stitches are wider than they are tall, so charting on a square grid stretches your design vertically once it is worked. Setting stitch width and row height separately to match your gauge — say 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm — makes the chart look like the finished fabric.
The same aspect-ratio control suits cross-stitch, tapestry crochet and colorwork. Chart one square per stitch and the proportions carry through to the needles.
Great for
- Knitting colorwork and Fair Isle
- Cross-stitch and embroidery charts
- Crochet and beading patterns
- Tapestry design
Common questions
Why not just use square graph paper?
Because stitches are not square — a square grid distorts height. Matching the cell shape to your gauge keeps the charted design true.
How do I set the aspect ratio?
Enter your gauge: set the stitch width and row height independently so the grid matches your stitches and rows per inch.
Guides for this paper
Printing at the right size
Every sheet is drawn in real units, so it prints true to size as long as you print at 100%. In the print dialog, set the scale to 100% and turn off “Fit to page” or “Shrink oversized pages” — then a 5 mm square really measures 5 mm. Download a vector SVG to edit later, a PNG at up to 600 dpi, or a ready-to-print PDF. Everything is generated in your browser, nothing is uploaded, and every sheet is free to print for personal, classroom and commercial use. See the guide to printing at true size or the FAQ for more.