# KnitYourPhoto — Photo to Knitting Pattern

> Photo to Knitting Pattern (iPhone/iPad app by Klaus Mack.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knityourphoto/id6756825070 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Klaus Mack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845020761)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knityourphoto/id6756825070/reviews.md

## What is KnitYourPhoto?

KnitYourPhoto – Turn Your Photo Into a Knitting Project

Transform your favourite photos into beautiful, one-of-a-kind knitting patterns! Whether it's a portrait, a landscape or your pet – with KnitYourPhoto you create unique knitting charts that are as individual as you are.

How it works:

Choose a photo from your library or take a new one. The app analyses the colours and automatically creates an optimised knitting pattern. You set the size, the number of colours and your personal gauge – KnitYourPhoto does the rest.

The perfect colour palette:

The smart colour quantisation reduces your photo to the number of yarn colours you want. The result is a pattern that's realistic to knit while still keeping all the important details of your image. Tap any colour in the palette to highlight it in the pattern – ideal when knitting with multiple colours.

Preview mode:

Shows you how the finished piece will look – perfect for checking before you start.

Knitting mode – flat and in the round:

Displays the rows the way you actually knit them. In flat-knitting mode the return rows are automatically mirrored, so you always know which stitch comes next.

Row-by-row written instructions:

Prefer to follow written instructions? The instructions mode turns your pattern into a clear row-by-row description – listing the stitches and colours for each row. Available as instructions for flat knitting or for knitting in the round.

Stay on track:

Simply tap a row number to mark it as done. Completed rows are shown subtly so you can focus on your current work.

Flexible navigation:

Free scrolling: move through your pattern freely in any direction.
The mini preview in the title bar always shows your current position within the overall pattern.

Knitting machine export (PNG):

Working with a knitting machine? KnitYourPhoto exports your pattern as a PNG image with exactly one pixel per stitch, using only the yarn colours. A pattern of 70 × 70 stitches with 4 colours becomes an image of exactly 70 × 70 pixels with precisely those 4 colours – ready to be read directly by knitting machines such as the Kniterate. The feature can be enabled in Settings (full version required).

Personal settings:

Set the target size in centimetres
Enter your gauge (stitches and rows per 10 cm)
Choose the number of colours (2–16 colours)
Adjust the zoom level for optimal readability
Show/hide the colour palette

Who is KnitYourPhoto for?

For everyone who loves to knit and wants to create something special! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter – the app makes it easy to design personal gifts, wall art or unique garments. Perfect for:

Personalised gifts
Knitted portraits of family and friends
Pet motifs
Landscapes and holiday memories
Logos and lettering

Features at a glance:

Photo to knitting pattern in seconds
Smart colour optimisation
Preview and knitting mode
Row-by-row written instructions
Progress tracking
Flexible scrolling options
Mini-map with quick navigation
Adjustable gauge
Support for 2–16 colours
Zoom function
PNG export for knitting machines (full version)
Fully usable offline

Start your personal knitting project now and turn memories into handmade works of art!

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $8.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2026-08-24

This version makes the preview more beautiful and lifelike:

• New project shapes: All nine project types – from pullover,
  scarf, hat and blanket to socks – now appear as realistic
  shapes instead of simple outlines. This gives you a much
  better sense of how your finished piece will look.

• Filled background: The area between your motif and the project
  shape is now filled with a fitting colour derived from your
  image – for a more natural and harmonious overall look.

Enjoy creating!

### 1.4.0 — 2026-08-11

This version makes saving more pleasant and gives you more time to try things out.

• Saving projects: When you save, you now see all your existing projects. Tap one to reuse its name — no more guessing what you called your last project. Projects you no longer need can be deleted right there in the list.

• A relaxed 14-day trial: Instead of five photo selections you now have 14 days. During that time you can turn as many photos as you like into patterns and get to know the app at your own pace.

• Now also available in Dutch: KnitYourPhoto speaks eight languages.

Happy knitting and crocheting! Suggestions and feedback are always warmly welcome.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-22

With this update, KnitYourPhoto speaks four new languages: Danish, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.

Also new:

• Light & dark: Choose under Settings › Display whether the app appears light, dark or follows your system.
• Redesigned settings: clearly organised and faster to use.
• A fresh app icon.
• A What's New window that shows you at a glance what's new after each update.

Happy knitting!

### 1.2.0 — 2026-05-21

- Knitting machine export: Export your pattern as a PNG image with exactly one pixel per stitch and only the yarn colours used – ready to use with knitting machines like Kniterate.
- Can be enabled in Settings (full version required). The export button then appears right in the pattern view.

Happy knitting!

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-12

What's new in this version:

- Text instructions now support flat knitting: The row-by-row instructions now take the knitting direction into account. Right-side rows are shown right-to-left, wrong-side rows left-to-right – complete with a direction arrow next to each row number.

- Switch instructions mode with a tap: A banner above the text instructions shows whether you're viewing the in-the-round or the flat instructions. Just tap to switch.

- Improved contextual help for the instructions mode.

Enjoy the update!

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## More apps by Klaus Mack

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All apps by Klaus Mack: https://appshunter.io/developer/1845020761

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