# Yarn Squirrel: Pattern Library — Knit & Crochet · PDF & Ravelry

> Centralized knitting and crochet pattern library with Ravelry sync and PDF import. (iPhone/iPad app by ilscipio GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-squirrel-pattern-library/id6758939934 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ilscipio GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/631363690)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.1 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-03-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-squirrel-pattern-library/id6758939934/reviews.md

## What is Yarn Squirrel?

YarnSquirrel is your helper for all aspects of your knitting or crochet hobby: See your patterns and projects, catalog your stash and search for new ideas all from within one app. It works with Ravelry if you have it but it works just as well without it!

You can sync or import all of your patterns. If you add a PDF it will try to get the most important information from it directly so you do not have to write everything by hand. It will also try and match it to Ravelry to be able to get even more detailed information from that. If all you have is a URL or a YouTube link, you can add them, too. YarnSquirrel is the easy way to have ALL of your patterns in one place where it is easy to filter them by yarn weight, needed yarn length or category or many other aspects. Each pattern gets a beautiful detail view where you can add all of the information that might be available like needed yardage, recommended yarns, hook sizes, difficulty etc.

Similarly we try and make keeping on top of your stash way less work. Take a photo of the wrapper and we will try and get the name and search for the detail information on Ravelry. If it cannot be found you can add it manually of course. Got multiple colors? Just add the colors instead of having to re-add all information again. You can even store the Care Instructions for the yarn and it will get synced to your projects! You can then filter your stash any way you like to see what you have on hand. You can even directly filter your patterns or favorites based on a yarn you have stashed or go the other way round from a pattern to check whether you already own a fitting yarn. Making it easier to bridge the gap of combining the two.

Patterns and yarns obviously make the basis for your projects, so the app makes it easy to start a project and add the yarn you are using to it. You can add notes and information like which needles or hooks you used to be sure to have all information in one place. Keep track of your progress and optionally sync it to Ravelry, too. For the projects the app also offers the ability to view the pattern instructions in the app and have multiple row counters visible at the same time to make sure you do not forget where you left off. Counters can be set to start and end between specific rows (with alerts) and can count their repeats, too. Of course you can also link counters to make it easier to keep your total while working on a sub-section.

In addition to all of this you can also store information about your Bits & Bobs in the app: we've all bought beautiful buttons or safety eyes and forgotten what it is we actually have stored. You can easily add it to the app, too, and connect them to your projects as well.

You can also search on Ravelry for patterns and yarns, even if you do not have an account with them. Save your favorites to know what you might want to work on in the future or create a color palette from some yarns to see if you would like that combination for a piece. Found a pattern online you like? You can directly save the url, too.

Last but not least the app is trying to bridge the international gap: easily see what a yarn weight means in a different system (like for example what a German yarn would be in the US system) or switch between yards and meters on the fly.

All of this in a cozy little app by an indie developer. It syncs via iCloud across all of your devices and there is no tracking and many parts of the app work offline, too.

YarnSquirrel is free to start, with an optional Premium subscription (monthly, annual, or a one-time lifetime option) that unlocks everything without limits.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Ravelry library sync
- PDF pattern import with OCR
- Web pattern saving
- Project tracking
- Yarn stash management
- Color palette planner
- Supply and tool tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $34.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-squirrel-pattern-library/id6758939934/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2026-05-12*

Love this app!

## Frequently asked questions about Yarn Squirrel

### Does Yarn Squirrel have ads?

No, Yarn Squirrel is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted crafting experience.

### What is the pricing for Yarn Squirrel?

Yarn Squirrel is free to download and use. Optional premium subscriptions are available for $1.99/month or $14.99/year, both offering a 7-day free trial.

### Can I use Yarn Squirrel without a Ravelry account?

Yes, you can search and browse the full Ravelry pattern and yarn databases without signing in. However, connecting your Ravelry account allows for full library syncing and project management.

### How does Yarn Squirrel handle PDF patterns?

You can import PDF patterns from various sources. Yarn Squirrel uses OCR to extract key information and attempts to match it with Ravelry data for enhanced organization.

### What devices does Yarn Squirrel support?

Yarn Squirrel is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Yarn Squirrel updated?

The latest version, 1.10, was released on June 26, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates.

### What is the age rating for Yarn Squirrel?

Yarn Squirrel has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What are the benefits of the Premium subscription?

The Premium subscription unlocks advanced features and an enhanced experience. Specific benefits beyond the free tier are detailed in the app's subscription plans.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.17 — 2026-08-25

- New: Share any project as a social-ready graphic — pick a square or story format, a layout, an accent colour, which photo to feature, and what to show, then post or save it to Photos.
- New: Add a length per skein to hand-entered yarn so your projects and share graphics show the total length used — even without Ravelry — and edit it any time.
- New: The grouped yarn page now shows the total length and skeins across all your colourways, links to the yarn's database entry, and lets you find patterns for that yarn in your Library, Favourites, and on Ravelry.
- Improved: The row counter's Live Activity now shows when you last changed the count instead of a constantly-running timer.
- Fixed: Importing certain PDFs — like photos of a printed pattern — could crash the app. These now import reliably, and any PDF that can't be read is still saved so you can name it and keep the file.
- Fixed: Saving a pattern from some websites didn't set a cover image.
- Fixed: The project's "Add Bits & Bobs" picker no longer lists your hooks and knitting needles — just consumables and other tools.
- Fixed: The Live button could stay on "Stop" after you closed the Live Activity from the Lock Screen; it now updates correctly.
- Fixed: Reduced a rare crash while syncing with iCloud in the background.
- Fixed: The share editor is now readable in dark mode, and the whole Story format button is tappable.

### 1.16 — 2026-08-19

- New: Give each project a checklist of steps — tick off things like weaving in ends, blocking, and sewing on buttons. Add steps from a built-in list of common crochet and knitting steps or write your own, and drag to reorder.
- New: Add and manage your Bits & Bobs (safety eyes, buttons, stuffing…) on a project right from the project page — with amounts kept in sync with your inventory.
- Improved: Edit a project's yarn, notes, or care instructions in a quick focused editor instead of the full edit screen.
- Fixed: Pick hook and needle sizes for any project from a built-in list — no waiting on Ravelry, and it works offline.
- Fixed: The row counter's Live Activity now updates right away when you tap +/− from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island.
- Fixed: The row counter now follows dark mode instead of staying light at night.

### 1.15 — 2026-08-17

- New: A heart button in the pattern toolbar to favorite a pattern with one tap.
- New: A friendly welcome tour when you first open the app, with a quick look at patterns, projects, and yarn — then connect Ravelry or explore as a guest.
- New: Add an example pattern — a coaster with a project and two yarns attached — to see how everything fits together. Remove it anytime in Settings.
- Improved: When editing a pattern, pick hook and needle sizes from a list instead of typing them.
- Fixed: An imported PDF now opens correctly from the pattern editor instead of getting stuck loading.
- Fixed: Yarn care symbols are now clearly visible in dark mode.

### 1.14 — 2026-08-14

- New: Add multiple PDFs to one pattern — great for crochet-alongs. Name and reorder the parts, and choose which one to work on in a project.
- New: When importing a PDF, you can fix the pattern name and designer and search Ravelry again right from the match screen.
- Improved: A pattern's suggested yarns now show their weight and yardage right away, without opening each one.
- Improved: Bigger, easier-to-tap edit button on row counters.
- Fixed: Linking an imported PDF to a Ravelry pattern now fills in the full details (gauge, yardage, yarn, and more) straight away.
- Fixed: You can now delete an imported pattern that's linked to Ravelry.

### 13.1 — 2026-08-08

- New: Much smarter search — Library, Favorites, Projects, Stash, and now Bits & Bobs search across far more details, including notes, categories, colours, tags, and more.
- New: Bits & Bobs now has its own search field.
- Improved: Search now matches word by word, so "blue merino" finds a blue Merino yarn even when those words appear in different places.
- Fixed: Patterns saved from Instagram now match correctly when searching or linking on Ravelry.
- Fixed: A crash when removing a yarn from a project while editing its quantity.
- Fixed: Rare crashes when Ravelry sync or signing out removed items that were still on screen.
- Improved: iCloud sync now finishes saving reliably when you leave the app.

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