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Golden Retriever Pet Portrait: From Photo to Crochet Blanket

A photo of a beloved Golden Retriever turned into a custom C2C crochet blanket. 80x100 stitches, 12 colors, DK weight yarn.

80x100 stitches grid 12 colors C2C DK Weight

The Transformation

Original photo used as reference
Step 1

Original Photo

The reference photo you want to turn into a crochet pattern.

AI-generated crochet pattern grid
Step 2

AI-Generated Pattern

80x100 stitches grid with 12 colours, row-by-row instructions.

Finished crochet piece
Step 3

Finished Crochet Piece

The completed handmade piece, crocheted from the AI-generated pattern.

Project Details

Grid Size

80x100 stitches

Colours

12

Technique

C2C

Yarn

DK Weight

Subject

Dog

Published

Jul 15, 2026

How to Create This Pattern

  1. 1

    Upload your photo to Studio

    Go to AeternaCraft Studio and upload your dog photo. JPG, PNG, and WebP files up to 10 MB are accepted.

  2. 2

    Choose your colour palette

    Select 12 colours for the pattern. The AI quantises the photo to 12 dominant colours and maps them to real yarn shades.

  3. 3

    Select stitch mode

    Choose C2C for the pattern. The AI generates a 80x100 stitches grid with row-by-row instructions.

  4. 4

    Generate and download

    Click Generate. Download the pattern as PDF (with instructions and yarn list), PNG (colour grid), and CSV (stitch counts per colour).

  5. 5

    Crochet your piece

    Follow the row-by-row instructions to crochet your piece. Use the recommended DK Weight for best results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to crochet a 80x100 stitches pattern?

For a 80x100 stitches pattern in C2C, expect roughly 20-40 hours for an experienced crocheter, depending on your speed and the complexity of the colour changes. The 12-colour palette means frequent yarn switching, which adds time.

What yarn is best for a dog crochet pattern?

DK Weight yarn works well for photo crochet patterns because it gives good stitch definition without being too bulky. Acrylic or cotton-acrylic blends are recommended for beginners — they are easier to frog (undo) and hold their shape well.

Can I use a different yarn weight than DK Weight?

Yes, but the finished size will change. Use our free Amigurumi Yarn & Resizing Calculator to adjust the pattern dimensions for your chosen yarn weight. The stitch count stays the same, but each stitch will be larger or smaller.

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Read the full story behind this project:  Golden Retriever Pet Portrait: From Photo to Crochet Blanket