# Sashiko — Embroidery & knitting patterns

> Embroidery & knitting patterns (iPhone/iPad app by A.D LONG & J ZHU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sashiko/id6820033503 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [A.D LONG & J ZHU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785999695)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 289 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Thai
- Released: 2026-10-08
- Data updated: 2026-10-24

## What is Sashiko?

Turn a photo or idea into a project you can stitch. Sashiko brings embroidery patterns, knitting charts, fabric and thread choices, animated needle guides and printable designs together on your iPhone.

FROM PHOTO TO PATTERN
Import a photo or illustration, choose the subject and review the result. Create a running-stitch outline, colour-fill embroidery design or knitting chart. Refine the design, match threads or yarns and preview the stitches. On supported devices, you can prepare artwork in Image Playground before converting it.

DESIGN YOUR OWN
Create grid patterns, edit stitch routes and adjust dimensions, spacing and colours. Paint and refine knitting charts, set the gauge and repeats, and carry your edits through to previews, guides and exports.

CHOOSE YOUR MATERIALS
Browse branded fabric, embroidery thread and yarn collections by colour family, shade code and material details. Record your own supplies with a name and colour, then add fibre, measurements and notes. Choose materials for a swatch and carry them into a new pattern. Keep those selections in saved designs and exported material lists.

FIND A PATTERN TO START
Explore 20 free sashiko patterns. An optional one-time Sashiko pattern book purchase unlocks 50 more, including nine original geometric designs. Browse before buying and use the bundled patterns offline. Selected patterns include background stories and source links.

FOLLOW THE NEEDLE
Watch animated stitch routes, compare the front and back, and mark your progress. Try the first three stitch lessons free. The optional Complete stitch course provides step-by-step films with playback speed and subtitle controls. Downloaded films can be watched offline.

PRINT AND SHARE
Export actual-size transfer charts for A4 or US Letter, needle steps and pattern specifications. Share knitting charts, material lists, previews and editable designs. Print at 100% and check the scale before transferring to fabric.

Export PES files for compatible Brother embroidery machines, check the selected hoop size and include a thread list. Convert knitting swatches to cross-stitch embroidery using your gauge and repeat settings.

KEEP YOUR PLACE
Save projects, reference photos, notes and stitching progress on your device. Keep reusable designs in My patterns. Saved patterns, attached reference images and favourites sync through your private iCloud account when available.

No app account is required. Core design and export tools work offline. Image Playground requires a supported device. Video downloads and iCloud syncing require an internet connection. The Sashiko pattern book, each themed book and the full stitch course are separate in-app purchases.

Available in English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Thai.

THEMED EMBROIDERY BOOKS
Choose Flowers, Plants, Animals & Insects, Food, Objects or Decorative Motifs: six books with 73 different patterns. Each book is a separate one-time purchase and includes previews, transfer diagrams and written stitch references. Browse, buy and read purchased books in Shop, including offline access after installation.

FREE CREATION PLANS
Explore four free wave studies under Advanced, with finished references, stitched swatches, guides and printable transfers. Find the free Cat Christmas Tree starter kit in My patterns, with a palette, practice sampler and editable design. The wave studies are suggested plans and have not been physically stitch-tested.

YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY
Save 10 personal patterns and 20 swatches free. Separate one-time purchases unlock unlimited saved patterns or unlimited saved swatches. You can always open, edit and export existing saved work.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete stitch course | $10.00 | one-time |
| Flowers pattern book | $5.00 | one-time |
| Sashiko pattern book | $5.00 | one-time |
| Plants pattern book | $5.00 | one-time |
| Food pattern book | $5.00 | one-time |
| Objects pattern book | $5.00 | one-time |
| Animals & insects pattern book | $5.00 | one-time |
| Decorative motifs pattern book | $5.00 | one-time |
| Unlimited personal patterns | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited saved swatches | $2.99 | one-time |


## Is Sashiko safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Sashiko.

## Is Sashiko legit?

Sashiko appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Sashiko is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-10-15

A smaller app download, with optimised pattern-book images and the same patterns and stitch guides.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-10-14

Explore six themed embroidery books with 73 patterns, each available as a separate one-time purchase. Purchased books stay in Shop with links to every pattern, diagram and guide.

All four wave creation plans are now free and grouped under Advanced. Browse Sashiko by Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.

Start the free Cat Christmas Tree kit from My patterns, with a full guide, colour palette, practice swatch, editable design and printable transfer.

Swatch plans now show stitched fabric and match their transfer paths, colours and scale. Guides are easier to read, with clearer sections and numbered steps.

Improved photo recognition, subject outlines and exported making guides.

Save your first 10 personal patterns and 20 swatches free. Separate one-time purchases unlock unlimited saved patterns or swatches. Existing saves remain editable and exportable.

Removed the duplicate Sashiko shop purchase and simplified library navigation.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-13

Explore branded fabric, thread and yarn collections with clearer colour choices and quicker personal records. Carry swatch materials into patterns and export charts, material lists and stitch guides. Includes 20 free sashiko patterns and an optional pattern book with 50 more.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-09

No release notes.

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