Converting a picture into a crochet pattern

[naekelsey]

Is there any way to turn a picture into a crochet pattern? I am really good at figuring out my own patterns if they have to do with straight lines, just not sure how to do curves.

 

My daughter is preggers so I would love to do a monkey afghan to match her crib bedding.

 

Any help would greatly be appreciated..

 

Janae

[khammill]

I don't know if you could copy it exactly (if you can, it is beyond me) but maybe you could incorporate elements of the bedding into a blanket? Could you attach a picture or a link to her bedding so we can see what you are trying to achieve?

Kris

[beth eathorne]

do a graph then you can do single or half doubles and it will turn into the picture

 

http://www.microrevolt.org/knitPro/

 

here is a site that will help you make a graph

Edited October 21, 2008 by beth eathorne

[naekelsey]

 

Here is a copy of the monkey and background I would like to do..Haven't had time to look at knitpro yet since I am busy doing the baby shower invites...

 

janae

[ChrisCrossCrafts]

That would be darling as a afghan. I agree with suggestion to create a graph and do it in hdc. I have a program that I can do it in if you need help, let me know.

[Lubba_my_kiddos]

Yes that's how it is. Just make sure to keep track of your rows and stitches. Graphs can be confusing!

[Caileadair]

there's also a software program for cross-stitch that I use called PM Stitch that may work as well. just convert the pattern from the graph.

 

you can download a 15-day trial here.

 

~Cail

(who has been so busy hasn't had time to be here much! )

[blk_skittles]

I want to crochet a NY Jets blanket for my husband and I used the microrevolt.com tool and the graph came out three different colors even though the pic I used was only two colors. Do I really need to use three colors or would it look just as good with the two?

[MaryPat]

I want to crochet a NY Jets blanket for my husband and I used the microrevolt.com tool and the graph came out three different colors even though the pic I used was only two colors. Do I really need to use three colors or would it look just as good with the two?

 

How important is it to your husband to only use the team colors? I'd base my decision on using two colors on that.

[gumby28]

If you go to crochetbynumbers.com you can get a picture turned into a pattern. They even have a tutorial.

[crochetlover123]

do a graph then you can do single or half doubles and it will turn into the picture

 

http://www.microrevolt.org/knitPro/

 

here is a site that will help you make a graph

 

I went there but every time I tried to convert my picture, it froze my computer. Is there another link I could go to?

[Sarah Vanover]

Help Please ASAP!!! I need help converting a rubber band project I did for my Navy Daughter into a crochet pattern from a photo or graph paper. On the graph paper it is 25 stitches wide and 36 high. I am using a size K crochet hook and need the finished product to be a large lap throw or a Twin Bed.

[Bryansgirl49047]

I have a pic of my bf semi n trailer I'd like to turn into a throw blanket for him how do I go about turning this. Pic into a crochet patterns I crochet it for a surprise forhim

[Granny Square]

You have tagged on to an 11 year old post, a site that does exactly this has been linked a couple of times in this thread, I'll post it again

http://www.microrevolt.org/knitPro/

Someone upthread said it froze their computer, I have used it before with no problem (edit, just tested it again - works fine using Chrome and Windows 10).  Keep in mind that there is no magic wand, push one button and done - you are (probably) going to have to clean up the resulting graph using a photo editor.  You will  want to choose the 1:1 stitch ratio and stitch your project with SC, which is the squarest stitch (don't choose knit stitch option on the program, knit stitches are not square nor are the grids for their patterns and your pic will be distorted if you use SC with a knit graph).  You will need to figure out your gauge and figure out the size of the output; you will probably end up making adjustments to center your pic in the middle with a wide border around it, depending on the size of the blanket.  

Edited September 7, 2019 by Granny Square

[Granny Square]

Example, 2 pics of a goofy project I made last year as a package decoration - the original, and the microrevolt version, using 1:1 ratio and the smallest grid choice.  When I said you may have to clean it up, transitions between colors (like red and white on the candy cane) get blurred, instead of clean lines of red and white you have shades of pink.  So the cleanup is making decisions of what color you want to be there, to simplify things.  The more pixels you choose for output, the clearer the pic will be (less pixilated), so my sample is worst case

Edited September 7, 2019 by Granny Square

[Kidist]

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