# YarnBuddy – Knit and Crochet — Row counter & stash tracker

> Knitting and crochet project tracker, row counter, and yarn stash manager. (iPhone/iPad app by Rebecca Hansmeyer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarnbuddy-knit-and-crochet/id1267678125 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rebecca Hansmeyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000982824)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 681 App Store ratings · 237 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarnbuddy-knit-and-crochet/id1267678125/reviews.md

## What is YarnBuddy?

YarnBuddy is a beautiful, easy-to-use project tracker and row counter for knitters and crocheters. It saves your place in each project along with all of your photos and notes, so when you come back to finish that blanket you started three years ago, you can pick up exactly where you left off. It also helps you keep track of your yarn stash!

• Enter project details such as start date, yarn, gauge, hook/needle sizes, and more.
• Add photos to projects and yarn.
• Import patterns from iCloud Drive, your photo library, your Ravelry Library, or the web.
• Vertical and horizontal highlighter bars help keep your place in the pattern.
• Unlimited, customizable row counters viewable alongside your pattern.
• Linked and repeating row counters.
• Optional sounds and haptics for row counters.
• Unit conversion and yarn substitution tools.
• Quick counter that's not attached to any project.
• Tool stash for keeping track of your hooks, needles, and more.
• Add yarn details such as purchase location, fiber type, weight, gauge, care instructions, etc.
• Dark Mode support.
• Add up to 10 projects in free version.

Available with YarnBuddy Pro (subscription or one-time purchase):
• Unlimited projects.
• Organize your projects with tags.
• Annotate patterns with hand-written notes and highlights.
• Add row notes that appear when you reach a particular row (can also be set to repeat at an interval).
• Add a due date reminder for your project.
• Add notes and rich links to your projects and yarn.
• Change the app's icon and theme.

...and much more to come!

YarnBuddy Pro is an optional subscription that unlocks additional features. If you choose to purchase YarnBuddy Pro, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Current price for YarnBuddy Pro is $14.99 USD per year, and may vary from country to country.

Privacy policy: https://www.yarnbuddy.app/privacypolicy/
Terms of use: https://www.yarnbuddy.app/terms/

## Key features

- Project tracking with photos and notes
- Row counter with highlighter
- Yarn stash management
- Pattern import
- Unit conversion and yarn substitution
- Tool stash
- Dark Mode support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YarnBuddy Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YarnBuddy Pro No Expiration | $44.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 237)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarnbuddy-knit-and-crochet/id1267678125/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-08-21, version 2.3.6*

I just started learning to crochet and it has been a lifesaver for remembering everything.

### 4/5 — Love! Yet: Want More (Pretty Please with a Skein on Top?)!

*2026-08-09, version 2.3.6*

YarnBuddy hosts links to most of my digital patterns (my publication library is up next), my entire yarn, thread, notions and tool stash - and 100+ projects I intend to do now that I’m retired. Clearly I love the tool given my investment and belief in it! ❤️

Yet, would it be too much if I also add (beg?): pretty please - I/we (maybe taking liberties here to also speak for the whole community?) want more! I am an annual subscriber and our last update was over a year ago. Sadly that was only a bug fix. What’s coming next?!!! And if you need help, I’m raising my hand… 🤚

Thank you!

### 5/5 — The best craft app

*2026-07-06, version 2.3.6*

I have been using this app for almost three years now (the free version) and have just bought the lifetime subscription because truly there is no better app for tracking my projects. Simple to use, no ads, just a really great app

### 4/5 — So good with a couple fixes

*2026-06-17, version 2.3.6*

This is my go-to crochet pattern manager, the multiple, configurable counters are fantastic and I love how you can move the highlight bat over what step you’re on. The only thing that really bothers me is that when switching from YarnBuddy to another app (if you’re doing multiple things), when you go back, it takes you to the homepage and closes your pattern instead of keeping that page open. It’s super annoying because you have to keep opening your pattern over and over again. PLEASE fix that! Less important but still great feature would be if you could import your stash from Ravelry.

### 5/5 — Fantastic for Amigurumi

*2026-06-07, version 2.3.6*

This app is absolutely fantastic for tracking projects and supplies. In particular, I use it for amigurumi makes, and it suits that use better than any other app I’ve come across. Also, the connectivity with the watch app means that there’s a synced stitch counter on your wrist, which is so incredibly useful. When I finish projects, I end up with a great history of my progress notes and special methods.

### 3/5 — So so

*2026-06-02, version 2.3.6*

I was quite disappointed with customer support as I NEVER received a response. I simply wanted to know if I could import my patterns from Ravelry.

### 3/5 — Decent Row Counter

*2026-06-02, version 2.3.6*

It does what you need it to, love being able to track repeating rows. I do wish there wasn’t syncing issues with the watch feature but I’ve done everything that has been recommended to try. I’ve had to just remove it from the watch because of the syncing/tracking issues, I’ll track on my watch do another row and somehow the count is back a couple rows or 0… which doesn’t help when I’m tracking rows. Makes me sad because the watch function was one of the features I was most excited to use. 

Works fine on iPhone and iPad.

### 2/5 — Really Mediocre

*2026-05-30, version 2.3.6*

I had a complicated pattern and YarnBuddy did a poor job of reminding me when I was on a buttonhole row or on a row I needed to increase. Very disappointed.

### 2/5 — Not very good...

*2026-05-17, version 2.3.6*

Idk.....

### 3/5 — Not the best

*2026-05-10, version 2.3.6*

It doesn’t let us make make a username or password it’s not helping us at all

## Frequently asked questions about YarnBuddy

### What does YarnBuddy do?

YarnBuddy is a project tracker and row counter designed for knitters and crocheters. It helps you save your progress, photos, and notes for each project, allowing you to easily pick up where you left off. It also includes features for managing your yarn stash.

### What are the key features of YarnBuddy?

Key features include project tracking with details like start date and yarn used, photo and note additions, pattern import from various sources, customizable row counters with highlighter bars, unit conversion, yarn substitution tools, and a tool stash for your needles and hooks. The Pro version offers unlimited projects, pattern annotation, and more.

### How much does YarnBuddy cost?

YarnBuddy offers a free version with limited project capacity. Additional features are available through YarnBuddy Pro, which can be purchased as a subscription ($14.99 USD per year) or a one-time purchase. Pricing may vary by country.

### What devices is YarnBuddy compatible with?

Based on the description mentioning iCloud Drive and iTunes Store for purchases, YarnBuddy is likely available for iOS devices. It also supports Dark Mode.

### How can I use YarnBuddy to manage my knitting projects?

You can use YarnBuddy to log all the details of your knitting projects, from yarn type and gauge to needle sizes. Save photos of your progress and add notes to remember specific techniques or adjustments. The row counter helps you keep track of your stitches, ensuring accuracy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.6 — 2025-03-18

• Fixed: The quantity of stashed yarn remaining should once again be calculated correctly.

### 2.3.5 — 2025-02-28

• Fixed: Apple Watch users should no longer experiences hangs/freezes when launching the app.
• Fixed: When adding a tool, the Notes field should now accept and display text entry as expected.
• Fixed: It is now possible to edit the Custom ID of a yarn.
• Fixed: Exporting your yarn stash as a CSV file should once again work as expected.
• Fixed: Project completion dates should be properly restored from backup.
• Fixed: Non-repeating counters will not exceed their ending values.
• Fixed: When adding a new project and importing a pattern, the "Save web page" option now works as expected.
• Fixed: When the counter list is expanded vertically, the repeat count should now appear in the corner of the counter.
• Fixed: Duplicating a finished project that uses stashed yarn should no longer subtract double the amount of yarn from the quantity remaining (until the duplicated project is marked as finished).

### 2.3.4 — 2024-01-08

• Added: 7 mm and 7.5 mm knitting needles.
• Fixed: Apple Watch complications now sync/update consistently.
• Fixed: It is now possible to edit the quantity and price of a tool.
• Fixed: It is now possible to edit the storage location of a yarn.
• Fixed: Changes will now be saved when you edit the note or image associated with a tool in your tool stash.

### 2.3.3 — 2023-12-02

• This version contains crash fixes.

### 2.3.2 — 2023-11-29

• Improved: The small circular watch complication now shows the current row of your most recently updated project.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

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