FlossGrid alternative: Stitchloom
In short: FlossGrid (flossgrid.app) is a good cross stitch, needlepoint, diamond painting, fuse beads, latch hook, c2c crochet, knitting chart tool. Stitchloom is a free photo-to-pattern maker for seven crafts in one place — cross stitch, Perler/Hama/Artkal beads, C2C crochet, knitting, diamond painting, brick mosaic and string art — with no sign-up, no watermark, free PDFs up to 60×60 and the first full-size PDF free (then $2.99 per photo or $7.99 for 30 days).
Stitchloom vs FlossGrid
| Stitchloom | FlossGrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Crafts | Cross stitch (DMC, Anchor), beads (Perler, Hama, Artkal), C2C/tapestry crochet, knitting, diamond painting, brick mosaic, string art | Cross stitch, needlepoint, diamond painting, fuse beads, latch hook, C2C crochet, knitting chart |
| Free | Free, no sign-up, no watermark: chart, key, materials CSV, PNG, PDF up to 60×60, first full-size PDF | Free, no sign-up; PDF up to 60×60, PNG up to 150 wide, 2–30 colours |
| Paid | PDF $2.99 per photo or $7.99 for 30 days (one-off) | Pro $14 one-time (larger PDFs, up to 80 colours) |
| Downloads | PNG, PDF (symbol chart, key, materials, row instructions), materials CSV, OXS for cross stitch apps | PDF (Letter or A4), PNG |
| Account | Not needed | Not needed |
Checked on flossgrid.app and stitchloom.app in November 2026. Prices and limits change — check their site for the latest.
Where FlossGrid is strong
- Runs in the browser, photo stays on your device
- DMC, Anchor and Madeira floss plus Perler, Hama, Artkal and Nabbi beads
- One-time Pro payment instead of a subscription
What Stitchloom adds
- Stitchloom also has a brick mosaic maker and an animated string art generator with a pin sequence
- Free CSV materials list and a daily free mini pattern with a streak
- Pay only for the photo you need: $2.99 for one large PDF, or $7.99 for 30 days
Questions
Is Stitchloom a free FlossGrid alternative?
Yes. Stitchloom is free with no sign-up and no watermark for the chart, colour key, materials list, PNG, PDFs up to 60×60 and your first full-size PDF. Larger PDFs cost $2.99 per photo or $7.99 for 30 days.
What does FlossGrid do well?
Runs in the browser, photo stays on your device. DMC, Anchor and Madeira floss plus Perler, Hama, Artkal and Nabbi beads. One-time Pro payment instead of a subscription.
How is Stitchloom different from FlossGrid?
Stitchloom also has a brick mosaic maker and an animated string art generator with a pin sequence. Free CSV materials list and a daily free mini pattern with a streak. Pay only for the photo you need: $2.99 for one large PDF, or $7.99 for 30 days.