# StashBot: Knitting & Crochet — Yarn Calculator, Knit Counter

> Knitting and crochet yarn calculator for accurate project yardage estimation. (iPhone/iPad app by Applorium Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashbot-knitting-and-crochet/id928131718 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 311 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more
- Released: 2014-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashbot-knitting-and-crochet/id928131718/reviews.md

## What is StashBot?

What people are saying:

"StashBot is that perfect combination of grace, functionality, and ease-of-use. Behind the pretty face, though, an intelligent engine delivers numbers you can trust. Unless you're a math genius with all the charts in your mind, this is the best $5 you'll ever spend on a knitting app."

- Clara Parkes, Knitter's Review 

"StashBot is as pretty as it is clever."

- Meghan Fernandes, Pom Pom Quarterly 

"Yardage requirements never looked so good."

- Amy Herzog, CustomFit 

Buy yarn....smarter.

StashBot is your yarn shopping companion!  When you find a yarn you can't live without, use StashBot to figure out how much to buy. 

StashBot will pay for itself again and again as it saves you from buying more yarn than you need you need.  At the same time, it ensures you will purchase enough yarn to knit the sort of projects you like.

StashBot includes yarn requirements averages for gauges 3 - 8 sts per inch / 2.5 cm.

Categories include:

- Vests, shrugs and sweaters (cropped, average and tunic length) in size 3 months - 62" / 157cm bust circumference.

- Hats, socks, and mittens in sizes Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult & XL Adult.

- Scarves, shawls, and infinity cowls in 3 typical dimensions.

All yarn requirements are presented in both YARDS and METERS, and you can easily switch back and forth between imperial and metric measurements.

YARN SHOPS: This is a great tool for you shop as it encourages knitters to purchase sweater quantities of yarn!

## Key features

- Yarn quantity calculation
- Project yardage estimation
- Supports various garment types
- Multiple size options
- Imperial and metric measurements
- Yarn shopping companion

## What do users think of StashBot?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Handy for yarn shopping
- 👍 Useful for spontaneous purchases
- 👍 Great for estimating yardage
- 👍 Saves money on excess yarn
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Accurate estimations
- 👍 Helpful for designers
- 👍 Works on phone
- 👍 Clear display
- 👍 Intuitive design
- 👍 Quick calculations
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Replaces physical tools
- 👍 Good for stash management
- 👍 Supports metric units

**Cons**

- 👎 Limited stitch/inch options
- 👎 No yarn weight input
- 👎 Doesn't calculate skein quantity
- 👎 Inaccurate yardage calculations (reported)
- 👎 Limited project options
- 👎 High price for limited features
- 👎 Not updating for newer iPhones (older reviews)
- 👎 Doesn't work on older iOS versions (older reviews)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Not updating for iPhone X and over display
- App will not open on iPhone 6s running iOS 9.1

**Most requested features**

- Switch between knit and crochet
- Add cowls and different scarf types
- More categories/options for summer items (shirts, tanks)
- Add baby blankets
- Add afghans
- Add blankets/throws
- Add more clothing options
- Add more project options
- Add feature to enter yards per skein
- Support for super bulky yarn tensions (smaller than 3)
- Accommodations for different stitch densities (stocking, garter, lace, seed, rib)
- Consider adding an accurate measuring tape feature
- Add weight (oz/grams) input for yarn
- Support for different yarn weights (yds/100g or ypp) for spinners

## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashbot-knitting-and-crochet/id928131718/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super Helpful

*2026-02-13*

Picture this, you find the yarn of your dreams. You know you want a cardigan but don’t have a pattern selected. With this app you can go ahead and buy the yarn and be very much in the ballpark of what you’ll need. You’ll find a pattern later.

### 5/5 — At My Fingertips

*2025-12-30*

Being a yarn addict, I’m always looking at a new skien or ball somewhere and wondering how much I’d need to make a (fill in the blank). This little app is my constant companion for a quick calc on that. Great for a general—and in my experience—pretty accurate guesstimate of yardage needed. Love it!

### 5/5 — Quick and simple to use

*2025-11-08*

Been using this app for years. Perfect for figuring out yarn amounts when I have no pattern in mind but love a particular yarn. Or if a pattern doesn’t include the information.

### 5/5 — Useful!

*2025-10-11, version 1.1.3*

Simple but very useful. Especially on the go

### 5/5 — Genial

*2025-10-10*

Mit dieser App weiß man immer, wieviel Wolle man für sein Projekt benötigt. Sehr hilfreich bei spontanen Einkäufen!

### 5/5 — Useful gadget

*2025-10-04, version 1.1.3*

Even a rough idea is great for relative beginners like me—

### 5/5 — Love!

*2025-05-29*

It’s so handy for when I need to see how much yarn I need compared to what I have.

### 1/5 — Not useful

*2025-02-08, version 1.1.3*

I did not find this useful, the suggested yardage does not take into account the weight of the yarn, no good

### 5/5 — Indispensable calculator

*2025-01-26*

As a knitter who buys yarn without a specific pattern in mind this app allows me to know how much yarn at a specific gauge I will need to complete the project.  It saves buying too much yarn and having yarn left over that can’t be returned and also saves on playing yarn chicken.  Highly recommended. And it works on a phone so it’s always available.

### 5/5 — Worth it! 🧶🧶🧶

*2024-12-01, version 1.1.3*

Grab it. You won’t be disappointed

## Frequently asked questions about StashBot

### What does StashBot do?

StashBot is a yarn calculator designed for knitters and crocheters. It helps you determine the exact amount of yarn needed for various projects, ensuring you buy enough without overspending.

### What types of projects can StashBot calculate yarn for?

The app supports a wide range of projects including vests, shrugs, sweaters, hats, socks, mittens, scarves, shawls, and infinity cowls. It offers calculations for different lengths, sizes, and dimensions.

### How much does StashBot cost?

Based on user reviews, the app is described as a worthwhile purchase, with one reviewer calling it 'the best $5 you'll ever spend on a knitting app'. This indicates a one-time purchase model.

### Can I switch between yards and meters?

Yes, StashBot allows you to easily switch between imperial (yards) and metric (meters) measurements for all yarn requirements. This makes it convenient for users regardless of their preferred unit of measurement.

### Who would benefit from using StashBot?

Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels would benefit from StashBot, especially those who want to buy yarn more efficiently. It's also a valuable tool for yarn shops looking to encourage customers to purchase appropriate quantities of yarn for their projects.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2024-07-30

Bug fixes & improvements

### 1.1.2 — 2023-09-17

Blankets!

### 1.1.1 — 2023-07-29

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.1 — 2023-07-28

StashBot 1.1 is here with a number of improvements!

 - Added support for 10+ new languages
 - Added size guide for US/UK/EU sizes
 - Added support for modern devices
 - Added haptics

### 1.0 — 2014-10-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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