A collection of recursive CSS specimens

In plain words

Simple Weave is a collection of recursive CSS specimens showcasing visual patterns created through CSS code. Launched in 2018, it serves designers and developers interested in exploring the creative possibilities of recursive styling techniques. The project demonstrates how algorithmic approaches can generate complex, repeating patterns using only cascading stylesheets, making it useful for those studying generative design or expanding their CSS capabilities.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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  Stitches2018 · ▲135

  A template generator with functional CSS

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  Blend2015 · colinkeany.com · ▲263

  Generate simple and beautiful CSS3 gradients

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  A simple, plain, minimal, classless CSS for simple, plain HTML pages2020 · github.com · ▲128

  A simple, minimal, classless stylesheet for simple HTML pages - susam/spcss

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  Stitches2020 · stitches.dev · ▲135

  The modern CSS-in-JS library with near-zero runtime.

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  Subtle Patterns2014 · toptal.com · ▲118

  Free textures for your next web project.

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  Drape2016 · ▲88

  A fabric design and simulation tool

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  SimCity, but with Permits▲909

  A free city-building game in your browser. You are the mayor. You know what the city needs. Now get it past the zoning board, the neighbors, the appeals court and the next election.

  Life & fun · 1d ago · permit.petercai.com

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  I've been paying for a rural Tanzanian's education for 10 years▲778

  Life & fun · 14d ago · tanzaniaeducationproject.org

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  Bigwords.page – Turn any screen into a sign. The URL is the app▲728

  Turn a phone, tablet or TV into a sign. Type a message and it fills the screen: welcome signs, timers, Wi-Fi passwords and more. No app, no account, free.

  Life & fun · 14d ago · bigwords.page

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  Guitoro, a virtual guitar you strum with your keyboard▲573

  Play a free virtual guitar online with your keyboard or by touch. Slow songs down and see every chord, string and strum. Acoustic, classic, electric and bass.

  Life & fun · 8d ago · guitoro.com

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  See *almost* any carriers phone settings▲432

  Carrier settings from iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy firmware, decoded and compared: APNs, VoLTE, 5G and Wi-Fi Calling per carrier, and what each build changed.

  Life & fun · 12d ago · carrierexplode.com

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  The whole Solar System and every tracked satellite, live in the browser▲407

  Life & fun · 22d ago · space.bl2.net

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  Stripe Billing▲1,030

  Billing and subscriptions for fast-growing businesses

  Dev tools · 2018 · stripe.com

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  New Gmail▲935

  The new version of Gmail web

  Work · 2018 · blog.google

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  The Business Messenger by Intercom▲905

  More than just chat. Intercom's new app platform.

  Life & fun · 2018 · fin.ai

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  1.1.1.1 by Cloudflare▲871

  The Internet’s fastest, privacy-first DNS resolver

  Dev tools · 2018 · one.one.one.one

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  Artboard Studio▲732

  Online graphic design app mainly focused on product mockups.

  Growth · 2018 · artboard.studio

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  Grasshopper▲654

  The coding app for beginners by Google

  Dev tools · 2018