Embroidery QR Code Pattern Generator
Type any text or link and get a QR code laid out as a stitchable grid — error-correction level H, so your stitched code survives missed stitches and still scans.
- Error correction H (30% recoverable)
- Printable grid with row numbers
- Verify on screen before you stitch
Scan this with your phone right now → it proves your stitched code will scan
This is the same code with the grid lines drawn over it. If your phone reads it (it will), your stitched version — same modules, chunkier squares — will scan too. That's what error-correction H is for.
Launching this week — need it today? email us and we'll send it manually.
How to stitch a scannable QR code
- Type your link (short links work best — fewer squares). The generator picks the smallest QR version that fits, at error-correction H.
- Pick your square size. 1× is compact; 2× doubles every module so each QR square becomes a 2×2 block of stitches — much easier to keep regular, which is what scanning cares about.
- Print the chart. Row and column numbers print with the grid. On 14-count aida, a 58-square chart is about 4.1 in / 10.5 cm across.
- Keep the quiet zone. Four blank squares minimum on all four sides. No border, no scan.
Cross stitch QR code: this is the most popular way to stitch a QR — one cross per square, DMC 310 on white aida. Knitted QR code: work it in stockinette with one stitch per square and two row gauges per module row; swatch first, because stretched stitches distort scanning. Crochet QR: tapestry single crochet, one square per stitch — see the chart reading guide for how rows alternate direction (mirror on wrong-side rows).
Frequently asked questions
Will the QR code still scan after I stitch it?
Yes, if you keep three things: every square consistent in size, the quiet zone clear, and error-correction at H — this generator uses H by default, which survives up to 30% damage. Test the on-screen grid version with your phone before you start.
What size should I stitch?
Divide the total square count by your fabric count. A 58-square pattern on 14-count aida is about 4.1 in / 10.5 cm. Bigger stitches scan more reliably — that's what the 2× and 3× options are for.
What error correction level should I use?
H, the highest — it's built in. H allows the scanner to recover up to 30% of the code, which covers the small irregularities real thread always has.
Is this QR pattern generator free?
Yes — generate and print the grid free, no sign-up. A high-res multi-page PDF download is coming for $4.99.
Can I make a knitted or crochet QR blanket?
Yes — the same grid works. Knitters: one stitch per square in stockinette. Crochet: tapestry single crochet, remembering that wrong-side rows mirror the chart.