Original photoCentered face and strong dark landmarks.
CLEAN PORTRAIT CASE STUDYMake a clean dog portrait
Meet Sunny, a tan spitz-type dog.
Sunny’s neutral portrait is an excellent conversion source: the ears, eyes, nose, and muzzle are clearly separated, with almost no background competing for stitches.
Starting width68 stitches
Palette18 colors
Fabric14-count Aida
PHOTO TO GRID
Spend stitches on the expression
A clean background means nearly every cell can describe Sunny rather than furniture, grass, or shadows.
68-stitch previewWarm tan groups stay distinct without excessive colors.
Why this photo works
The symmetrical crop protects both ears and leaves enough space below the muzzle. Dark eyes and nose remain recognizable even when the chart is viewed at finished size.
The visual type resembles a tan spitz, but the case study intentionally avoids making a definite pedigree claim from appearance alone.
Recommended settings
- Width
- 64–72
- Colors
- 16–20
- Brightness
- +2
- Contrast
- +15
- Cleanup
- Light
Start with a close, clear face.
Then refine the grid before downloading your chart.