Make Your Own Cross-Stitch Patterns in 3 Easy Steps

Step 1: Set Up the Spreadsheet

I like to use Google Sheets for my patterns. It’s free and accessible on my phone, which I use for most patterns. Start by creating a Template tab. I keep the height of the cells as-is, and just adjust the width to match. Click the top left square to highlight all cells (yellow below), then drag Column A to the width you want. I just eyeball a square.

You’re now ready to start creating your pattern!