Stitch Fiddle app alternative
Choose the workspace that fits the craft you are making.
Stitch Fiddle serves several crafts, including knitting and crochet. crossstitchgo focuses on counted cross stitch. The useful comparison is the chart you need to finish and the files you want to keep.
Free personal use. No login. Up to 500 × 500 stitches and 80 colors.
Compare the work you need to do
| Your task | Stitch Fiddle | crossstitchgo |
|---|---|---|
| Crafts | Multiple crafts, including knitting, crochet and cross stitch. | Counted cross stitch. No knitting or crochet instruction generator. |
| Free or paid | Basic tools are free; advanced features are in Premium. Check its current pricing table. | All current personal chart tools and PDF downloads are free. |
| Saved work | Cloud chart storage and synchronization are advertised. | Local autosave; optional secret-link chart and progress storage. Anyone with the link can edit. |
| Progress | Row counter and stitch highlighter are advertised. | Mark individual crosses, drag or box select, highlight a color and undo. |
| Design tools | Chart drawing, photo upload and multiple craft symbol sets. | DMC photo conversion, stitch editing, free lettering and original gift templates. |
| Portable files | Several vector and document formats are listed; plan availability varies. | PDF, OXS, SVG, PNG and CSV. PDF import support depends on structure. |
When each fits
Choose Stitch Fiddle when multiple crafts or written knitting and crochet instructions matter. Try crossstitchgo for a dedicated cross stitch project with local conversion and a free printable chart.
Use the same small project to compare tools: place a name, change a thread, print a page and check whether the symbols remain readable. A feature list cannot replace that check.
Bring a chart without losing the original
- Keep a PDF or image copy of your existing chart and its key.
- Try File > Import PDF. A square vector grid and readable DMC symbols are required.
- Review the result before switching tools. Unsupported files need a different export; imported layouts are not guaranteed.
Read the boundaries before moving
Can you open every designer PDF?
No. Import reads supported vector grids, extractable symbols and DMC keys. Scanned pages, outlined symbol drawings and ambiguous multi-page layouts are rejected with a reason. Keep your original and inspect any imported result.
Does a PDF export prove Pattern Keeper compatibility?
No. Pattern Keeper compatibility is UNVERIFIED. FlossCross OXS import testing and physical print testing also remain unverified.
Is the comparison independent?
Yes. crossstitchgo is not affiliated with Stitch Fiddle. We describe official pages and our own implemented workflow, not a timed head-to-head test or a physical color comparison.
Sources & related tools
Stitch Fiddle official information. Availability and terms can change. See our conversion methodology, free lettering tool and browser stitch tracker.