There are several ways to turn a photo into a crochet chart, and some of them are free. These pages compare each one with Bobble on the facts, including where the other tool is better.
All checked on the live sites on 6 September 2026.
A free browser-based pattern maker with a photo converter, a pattern library, lessons and a hands-free row reader.
An established web chart editor for crochet, knitting, cross stitch and several other crafts, with picture import and a paid Premium tier for exports and written instructions.
A photo-first pattern engine for sixteen crafts; generating and previewing is free, downloads are paid per pattern or by subscription.
A browser-based converter for seven chart styles with a free row tracker; the pattern download is sold per pattern.
A free converter and community catalogue funded by yarn affiliate links, with written instructions, named-brand yarn matching and a row tracker.
A new (July 2026) free chart generator by a solo developer with an open-source conversion engine; charts only, no written instructions yet.
Bobble is free to try with no account. See what Free and Pro include.
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