![Resizing a punch needle pattern](https://doodledogprimitives.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Resizing-1.jpg)
Have you wanted to resize punch needle patterns, but not known how?
Sometimes, I love a pattern, but it isn’t quite the right size for the project I have envisioned.
So, if the copyright of the pattern allows,
I will resize the punch needle pattern to make it work for me.
I am going to show you how I do this using one of my free patterns.
![Calico Cat Free Punch Needle Pattern](https://doodledogprimitives.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_7091-1-854x1024.jpg)
This calico cat pattern is available here for free.
Watch the Video:
How to resize a punch needle pattern:
First, I take a picture of the pattern.
If I have a paper pattern, I take a picture with my camera or phone and import it into my computer.
If I have a digital pattern, I take a screenshot of just the pattern.
![Screen Shot of pattern](https://doodledogprimitives.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-23-at-11.14.47-AM.png)
Next, I open my word processor and import the photo.
![import pattern into word processor](https://doodledogprimitives.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-23-at-11.16.21-AM-774x1024.png)
Once it is in my word processor, I can make it smaller
![Decrease pattern size](https://doodledogprimitives.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-23-at-11.16.49-AM-752x1024.png)
or larger by clicking and dragging one of the corners of the photo.
![Increase pattern size](https://doodledogprimitives.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-23-at-11.16.36-AM-747x1024.png)
Most word processors have a ruler built in so you can tell what size you have.
When I have it just the right size, I can print out the resized punch needle pattern
trace it, and start punching!
I hope this helps you create just the right sized punch needle project!
Be sure to pin this punch needle tutorial for later!
Blessings~
Amy