Turn any sweater into YOUR pattern
Upload a photo of any knitted garment. La Maille reads it and creates a custom pattern just for you.
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💡 Feel free to add multiple photos or angles of the garment to help us understand it better.
A garment laid flat, on a hanger, or with visible details helps us do a better job.
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How it works
Upload your inspiration
A front view of the garment, well-lit
La Maille reads the knit
Identifying the shape, proportions and stitches
Enter your measurements
Chest circumference, length, and your gauge
Get your custom pattern
Row by row instructions, adapted to you
See it in action
Your photo
Upload any sweater photo
Front view, well-lit
Your pattern
Cast on 84 stitches on circular needles.
Rows 1-20: *K2, P2* ribbing
Row 21: Knit all stitches (stockinette)
Continue in stockinette for 38 cm
↓ Armhole shaping
Next row: Bind off 4 sts, knit to end
Dec row: K1, SSK, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1
...
📸 → 🧶 From photo to pattern
From the Blog
Tips and guides to help you knit with confidence.
What I can do
- Basic sweaters and cardigans
- Stockinette, ribbing, garter stitch
- Calculations adapted to YOUR gauge
Coming soon
- Cable chart reproduction
- Colorwork designs
- Complex lace
- Experimental constructions
Frequently asked questions
How does the knitting pattern generator work?
You upload a photo of a sweater, cardigan or vest. The AI identifies the construction (top-down, bottom-up, raglan, set-in sleeves), the neckline, the sleeve style and the main stitch, then calculates a complete row-by-row pattern from your gauge and measurements.
Is La Maille free?
Yes. Photo analysis and pattern generation are free and do not require an account. A free account lets you save your patterns.
How is it different from a chart or grid generator?
Most online tools turn an image into a color grid for colorwork. La Maille produces an actual garment pattern: cast on, increases, decreases, neckline, sleeves and bind off, sized to your measurements.
Which garments are supported?
Pullovers, cardigans, vests and sleeveless tops in stockinette, ribbing or garter stitch. Complex cables, lace and colorwork are not generated yet.
Do I need to know my gauge?
Yes. The pattern is calculated from your stitches and rows per 10 cm (4 inches) with your yarn and needles. Always knit a swatch before starting.