Pet Storybook template

Your pet as a cosy knitted character

Cosy Knitted turns your pet into a handmade wool-and-felt figure, stitches and all, set in a warm, fireside world of chunky scarves, patchwork quilts and mugs of cocoa. It is playful, tactile and unmistakably homemade-looking.

It is the go-to style for Christmas and winter stories, a gentle choice for bedtime, and a favourite with families who want something that feels like a cuddly toy brought to life rather than a painting.

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Preview in about 60 to 90 seconds

Pet storybook: example cover — Illustrative artwork. Pages from real sample books appear here at launch.

Handmade charm

Visible stitches and felt textures make every page look crafted.

Winter-ready

Snow, scarves and fireplaces: perfect for a Christmas edition.

Soft for little ones

Rounded, cuddly shapes suit the youngest readers.

How it works

Step by step

1
Upload their photos
One clear photo is enough; three is best: the face at eye level, a full body from the side, and any distinctive marking. iPhone photos are fine.
2
Tell us about them
Their name, a story theme, and up to three details that make them who they are: what they love, a silly habit, their best friend.
3
Pick an art style
Compare styles side by side, from Storybook Watercolour to Old Master Portrait. Penwrite suggests one for your theme.
4
See the preview
In about a minute: two portraits to choose from, a cover with their name, and the first page of the story. One free restyle.
5
Make the book
Twelve illustrated spreads appear page by page. Edit any line, re-roll any picture, add a dedication, then download the PDF or share the flipbook.

What you need

1 to 4 photos of your pet (3 recommended)
Their name and species
A story theme and an art style
Optional details: what they love, a silly habit, their best friend

What you get

A 12-spread illustrated story (24 interior pages and a cover)
Your pet drawn consistently from their photos on every page
A character portrait in your chosen style
Screen PDF and print-ready PDF
A private flipbook link to share with family
Editable text and a dedication page

Previews are free for signed-in users during the 7-day Pro trial. Making the full book uses a Pro book credit (Pro includes one a month), and downloading or printing needs a paid plan.

Examples

Example pages

Illustrative artwork shown while sample books are being made.

Getting the best from Cosy Knitted

Coat colour is translated into yarn colours, so a photo with true colours (daylight, no filter) helps.
Tell us about a favourite blanket or bed to include in the scenes.
Spotty or patchy coats work well: patches become neat felt shapes.

The style

Cosy Knitted

Knitted wool and felt craft figures with visible stitches in a cosy fireside scene.

Best for Christmas, bedtime, winter stories.

Questions

Frequently asked

Is this a photo of a real knitted toy?

No. It is an illustration made to look knitted; nothing is physically made.

Is it only for Christmas?

No, though it is a popular Christmas pick. It also suits bedtime and autumn stories.

Will it really look like my pet?

It draws from your photos rather than a breed list, and describes your pet back to you before illustrating so you can correct anything. Three good photos give the most consistent results across all twelve spreads.

Is the preview free?

Yes, for signed-in users during the free 7-day Pro trial. Making the full book uses a Pro book credit (Pro includes one a month), and downloading or printing needs a paid plan.