Krazy StitcherUser Guides & Manuals
Krazy Stitcher Base — Complete User Guide v1.2.0
Full reference for the Base edition. Covers all 22 stitch types, photo import, pattern tools, PDF export, and workspace customization.
Download PDF (346 KB)Krazy Stitcher Pro — Complete User Guide v2.6.0
Everything in the Base guide plus brand remapping, custom bead libraries, SVG/CSV export, Color Reduction, 300 DPI export, Enhanced Backup (Version History), Split & Recompose for oversized patterns, and optional automatic folder backup.
Download PDF (479 KB)Krazy Stitcher Studio Manual
Complete reference for Studio edition features including Batch Export, bulk/wholesale distribution & pattern-book licensing, supply list generator, Enhanced Backup (Version History), and Backup All / Restore (export a .ksbackup file, then save it into a cloud-synced folder yourself for off-device backup).
Read OnlineKS Photo Converter User Manual v2.1
Step-by-step guide to the photo-to-pattern conversion workflow. Covers all 9 supported bead brands, image adjustments, the pattern editor, and Work Mode.
Download PDF (283 KB)KS ColorPalette — User Manual
Complete guide to the ColorPalette tool. Browse, search, and compare bead colors across brands. Build custom palettes for your projects.
Download PDF (139 KB)KS PatternFolio — User Manual
Manage your pattern collection with PatternFolio. Organize, tag, preview, and share your bead pattern library.
Download PDF (173 KB)Krazy Stitcher Companion — Pattern Reader
A phone-friendly, read-only pattern reader for stitching away from your computer. Load a .ks or .ksp file exported from any Krazy Stitcher edition (Base included) and follow it row by row, with a big "Row Done" button and a beads-remaining count for whatever row you're on. Supports password-protected patterns.
Open CompanionKrazy Stitcher — Beginner's Guide
New to bead pattern design? Start here. A friendly walkthrough of your first pattern from blank canvas to finished PDF.
Download PDF (449 KB)Krazy Stitcher — Supplies & Resources Guide
Recommended beads, needles, thread, looms, and other supplies. Includes vendor links and tips for building your toolkit.
Download PDF (104 KB)Looking for an older manual?
If you haven't updated Krazy Stitcher Pro in a while and the newest guide above doesn't match what's in your app, older versions of the Complete User Guide are kept here for reference — along with the original, pre-2026 manual from before the Base/Pro/Studio split.
Quick Links
- New to beading? Start with the Beginner's Guide (PDF, 449 KB)
- Ready for photo conversion? Read the Photo Converter Manual (PDF, 283 KB)
- See what each edition includes → Compare Editions
Thinking About Upgrading?
The Base guides above cover everything in the Base edition. Here's what Pro and Studio add on top of it — pulled straight from the current edition comparison. No pricing here; visit the Catalog page or krazystitcher.com to compare editions and see current pricing.
| Feature | Base | Pro | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stitch Types | 22 | 25 | 25 |
| Ladder & Albion Stitch Types | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Color Reduction (Median Cut / Bayer Dither) | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 300 DPI / Hi-Res Export | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Enhanced Backup (Version History + Chromium Folder Auto-Export) | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rotatable 3D Preview | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live Symmetric Drawing | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brand Remapping | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Difficulty Score, Inventory & Cost Tracking | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real SVG + CSV Export | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 66-Design Starter Pattern Library | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Layer Editing & Multi-Pattern Workspace | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| 6-Type Color Harmony Engine | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Batch Export (multi-pattern PDF/PNG to .zip) | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bulk/Wholesale Distribution & Pattern Books | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Dark mode, configurable print/PDF export with branding & saved presets, the Thread & Bead Estimator, the Row/Round Progress Counter, Backup All / Restore, and commercial-use rights to sell finished crafts and individual patterns are already included in every edition, Base included.
More from Krazy Stitcher
Photo-to-Pattern Converter
A standalone tool that turns any photo into a ready-to-stitch bead pattern. Works alongside any Krazy Stitcher edition.
Color Palette Tool
A free standalone tool for building a bead-accurate color palette before you ever open a pattern.
PatternFolio
In development. Details and pricing will be announced once it's finished and merged into the Krazy Stitcher lineup.
Bead Conversion Chart Bundles
Cross-brand conversion charts — currently 47 charts across brands like Miyuki, Toho, DMC, Perler, Hama, Artkal, and Nabbi — for matching colors when you switch bead or craft brands.
No pricing here — visit the Catalog page or krazystitcher.com for current offerings and pricing.
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