knitCompanion is a pattern tracking app for knitters and fibers artists. Our patented* tools make tracking easy so you can enjoy the fabric you are creating, make fewer mistakes, and tackle new techniques. Join the knitCompanion group on Ravelry for ongoing fun KALs and community.
**** Works with ANY PATTERN ****
Doesn't require internet so you can knit what you want, anywhere, anytime.
Free Basics:
* TRACK your row and progress along the row
* COUNTERS for every project
* LINK to Ravelry & Dropbox
* SYNC with iCloud
* Supports iOS multi-tasking & Dark Mode
Setup+Essentials (enable with in-app purchase):
* CUSTOMIZE settings and use our popular inverted marker.
* SCRIBBLE all over your patterns.
* MAGIC MARKERS to count, highlight, and color stitches.
* KEY always visible.
* REMINDERS for "at the same time" instructions and repeats so you never miss a step.
* HIGHLIGHT your pattern.
* Add NOTES to your pattern.
* VIDEO links to easily learn new techniques.
* Add PDF (great for mystery knit-a-longs).
* HANDS FREE with voice commands so you can keep your hands on your knitting.
* INTELLIGENT CHART RECOGNITION makes chart setup a breeze.
* JOIN CHARTS or WRITTEN so you have one row marker for the whole row.
With free kCBasics you can create as many projects as you'd like from your pattern library and use any of the thousands of kCDesigns. In-app purchases enable knitCompanion's patented* tools for keeping track. Visit us at knitCompanion.com. We also have a very active Ravelry group (knitCompanion). *Patents 8,506,303 & 8,529,263
* Privacy: https://www.knitcompanion.com/about/privacy-2/
* Terms of Use: https://www.knitcompanion.com/about/termsofuse/
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Summary of user reviews
Positive highlights
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This app hasHelps keep track of place in patterns
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This app hasAbility to add notes and annotations
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This app hasColor-coding and highlighting features
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This app hasCentralized pattern storage
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This app hasSyncing across devices
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This app hasZooming in on charts and patterns
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This app hasTracks time spent on projects
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This app hasCustomizable counters and reminders
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This app hasVoice command capabilities
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This app hasGame-changing for complex patterns
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This app hasIntegrates with Ravelry
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This app hasIndispensable for knitters
Negative highlights
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This app hasSteep learning curve, not very intuitive
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This app hasDifficulty editing counters and repeats
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This app hasLack of a completed projects folder
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This app hasSyncing issues between devices
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This app hasOccasional crashes and bugs
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This app hasSubscription model can be costly
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This app hasLack of organization and sorting options for patterns
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This app hasMissing some basic knitting reference materials
What's New in knitCompanion knitting & more
2.9.93
September 25, 2024
It's getting cooler outside, and all those pesky bugs are coming indoors. We've squashed a few!
Ever since the most recent update a couple of weeks ago when I try to add PDF content to an existing pattern in knitcompanion it just hangs and won’t do it. I have been using this feature for years in knitalongs with no problem until now.
