# Needles > Knitting needle inventory and yarn store locator for iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by Zan Thrash.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needles/id328203425 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Zan Thrash](https://appshunter.io/developer/328203428) - Category: Productivity - Price: Free - Rating: 3.01/5 from 169 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 3.0 · 0 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2009-09-16 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needles/id328203425/reviews.md ## What is Needles? Needles is a free knitting needle inventory app for the iPhone or iPod Touch. It keeps your sticks stash handy for when you need it most - like when you are at the yarn store (“Yay! No more return trips!”). With a few easy taps, you can easily document and sort your needle collection by type (circular, single pointed, double pointed), material (metal, wood, bamboo, plastic), length and by cable length for circular needles. You can also assign notes to a particular needle (e.g.,” Wow - I really can knit faster on these Addi Turbos!”) As an added bonus, Needles has a built in yarn store locater so you can "get your fix" when you are on the go. ## Key features - Knitting needle inventory - Sort by type, material, length - Add personal notes - Yarn store locator - Free to use ## Recent user reviews (10 of 58) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needles/id328203425/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Okay except... *2013-02-18, version 1.0* ...the sizing issue. There are straight needles that are 9 inches in length and the system doesn't have an option for that. It also doesn't account for interchangeable needles. I wish there was a scan options, where I could just scan the barcode on the bag and the data would input itself. Other than that, it's been helpful. ### 3/5 — OK Except for the Synching Issue *2013-01-27, version 1.0* Since it was much easier to enter the needle data into my iPad (vs the tiny iPhone screen), I put all the info in the iPad. However, it doesn't synch the info to the iPhone which is where I really wanted it to reside. Always have the phone in the yarn store, rarely have the iPad. So this makes this app kind of useless unless I reenter everything… Or unless I do the screen shot workaround that another poster mentioned. Think I'll just get a better app that synchs, though. ### 3/5 — Not quite satisfied *2013-01-16, version 1.0* This app could be so much better! I would nice if we can add how much needles we have and also add crochet hook. I tried the note option and it does not show what you wrote unless you "modify" it. ### 3/5 — My Needles Disappeared! *2012-12-09, version 1.0* I love this app until all my entry disappeared. Not sure what happened or when it happened. ### 3/5 — Okay but... *2012-12-05, version 1.0* While easy to enter and view, others have mentioned sizing issues. Very true. Simple: add in an option to create your own... Not just the drop down. Also a crocheter: apps in the works? Or adding hooks to the list? 95% of my inventory is in but those other pesky few are the ones I have trouble remembering and have to maintain a hand written list. ### 3/5 — Close, but needs some tweaks *2012-12-01, version 1.0* This app would be perfect if a) the length of your DPN & SPN could be displayed, b) you could also add crochet needles, & c) you could view details without going into edit mode, especially notes. Otherwise it is simple and just the thing for the job! ### 5/5 — Love it *2012-11-04, version 1.0* Simple way to keep all of your needles organized by size, type and material ### 4/5 — Great and Simple *2012-11-01, version 1.0* Very easy to use! (However, I have 8 inch long DPN's, and I'd like to be able to select that length instead of having to type it as a note.) ### 4/5 — Love! Just one thing... *2012-09-28, version 1.0* I love this app, use it regularly, especially when i am at the store picking up new supplies for a project. I can check this app and see, without eye balling, what size needles I already have. It's awesome! The only thing I would like better was if it would back up online, so that when I get a new phone, I can download all the needle sizes instead of having to re-add them (I have over 100 needles). If it could do this, I would give it 5 stars! ### 5/5 — brilliant! *2012-08-30, version 1.0* I love that it organizes my needles in size order no matter how I add them. I can give it a quick browse to see if I have the right length and size that I need for the project I'm about to start. xx ## Frequently asked questions about Needles ### What devices is Needles compatible with? Needles is designed for the iPhone or iPod Touch. ### How can I sort my knitting needles in Needles? You can easily sort your needle collection by type (circular, single pointed, double pointed), material (metal, wood, bamboo, plastic), and length, including cable length for circular needles. ### Can I add personal notes to my needles in Needles? Yes, you can assign notes to a particular needle, allowing you to record specific details or preferences about each one. ### Does Needles have a feature to find yarn stores? Yes, Needles includes a built-in yarn store locator to help you find stores when you're on the go. ### What is the user rating for Needles? Needles has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 169 ratings. ### Is Needles free to download and use? Yes, Needles is a free knitting needle inventory app. ### What is the age rating for Needles? Needles has an age rating of 4+. ### When was Needles last updated? Needles was last updated on September 16, 2009, with version 1.0. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.0 — 2009-09-16 No release notes. ## Related topics [yarn over needles](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/yarn-over-needles) · [cindwood looms](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cindwood-looms) · [bestitched needlepoint](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bestitched-needlepoint) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*