Backstitch
See the outlines and mark each finished line.
Made for the way you stitch
Your PDF pattern.
Now interactive.
Turn your PDF patterns into interactive charts. Highlight threads, mark completed stitches, and edit your pattern.
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2,175 stitches · 9 colours
9 colours · Full cross
Your pattern. Your progress. Your way to stitch.
Interactive PDF charts A built-in pattern editor Tools for every stitching session Progress and stitching history
MEADOW STUDY 1 / 4
MEADOW STUDY 2 / 4
MEADOW STUDY 3 / 4
MEADOW STUDY 4 / 4
One pattern across four PDF pages.
01 / Bring your patterns
From PDF pages
to one continuous
chart.
Ruta brings the pages of your PDF pattern together in one chart. Choose a thread, highlight its stitches, and start stitching.
All your chart pages in one view.
02 / While you stitch
Less searching.
More stitching.
Select a thread to highlight its stitches. Mark your progress and return to your last stitch when you reopen the project.
Return to your last stitchPick up where your last session ended.
Choose your working areaFocus on one part of the chart.
Keep track of parked threadsMark where you left each thread.
Meadow studyStitching
37%
Choose a tool and thread. Drag to pan or work across cells. Use the arrow keys to move, Enter or Space to apply the selected tool, and Control Z to undo. Changes are kept in this page.
Stitch types and threads
More than full crosses.
Backstitch, fractional stitches, French knots, and blended threads, all in the same chart.
Fractional stitches
Half, quarter, three-quarter and petite stitches.
French knots
Small knots. Beautiful finishing touches.
Blended threads
Two or more colours, one beautifully blended stitch.
Meadow studyPattern editor
Choose a tool and thread. Drag to pan or work across cells. Use the arrow keys to move, Enter or Space to apply the selected tool, and Control Z to undo. Changes are kept in this page.
03 / Make it your own
Edit your pattern.
Keep stitching.
Add or remove stitches and adjust your pattern directly in Ruta. Save your changes and return to stitching.
Edit and stitch in the same project.
04 / Project progress
Watch your
project grow.
Track completed stitches, stitching time and your daily progress.
Keep notes and progress photos with each project.
Meadow study
37%
805 of 2,175 stitches
Completed stitches
Stitching time12 h 24 min
Days stitched12 days
Started1 September
September 2026Stitching calendar
17 September146 stitches
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05 / Backup and sync
Your projects.
Across your devices.
Cloud backup and sync are in development. You will be able to open your projects and continue stitching on another device.
Built by a cross-stitcher, for cross-stitchers.
A few things to know
Before your
first stitch.
Questions about patterns, editing and devices.
Ask us a questionDo you support every PDF?
Ruta already reads most PDF cross-stitch patterns reliably. There are some exceptions, and we’re always improving recognition to support even more.
Does Ruta support more than full crosses?
Yes. Ruta supports backstitch, fractional stitches, French knots and blended threads.
Can I edit my pattern?
Yes. Add or remove stitches, save your changes, and continue stitching in the same project.
Which devices can I use?
Our goal is to bring Ruta to all major platforms: Android, iOS, Windows and macOS.
Will my progress be saved and synced?
Ruta saves your progress in your project. Cloud backup and sync between devices are planned.
Early access
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project to Ruta.
A new home for your stitching is taking shape. Leave your email and we’ll let you know when early access is available for your device.
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