Pet portrait crochet pattern

A clear close-up of your pet works well. Crop around the face and simplify the background. Begin with 50 squares across and 8 colours, then check whether eyes and nose remain visible.

Upload your photo

Test the preview at 4, 8 and 16 colours. Preserve dark eyes against pale fur, and crochet a swatch before choosing the finished size.

Adjust the chart

Start with a clear image, choose a manageable number of colours, and make a swatch before calculating the finished size.