Comparison

KnitsThatFit Sweaters vs Patternum

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

KnitsThatFit Sweaters

Generate custom knitting patterns for pullovers and cardigans for any yarn, size, and fit. Supports hand and machine knitters with adjustable garment measurements and stitch pattern integration. Create personalized patterns for all ages and styles.

Highlights
  • Custom sweater and cardigan patterns
  • Adjustable yarn gauge, size, and fit
  • Support for hand and machine knitters
  • Multiple neckline and sleeve options
  • Stitch pattern centering and repeat adjustments
  • Written text and schematic diagram output
  • Save, print, and PDF export of patterns
Features
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KnitsThatFit Sweaters creates custom knitting patterns for Pullovers and Cardigans for any yarn, any size and any fit, and is used by both hand and machine knitters. Patterns for a wide range of styles can be created with a choice of raglan, set-in sleeves or drop shoulder armholes, and a range of necklines and sleeve options (including sleeveless). There are also options for waist shaping with close fitting garments. With an extensive range of standard clothing sizes for Women (International), Men, Babies and Children, all body measurements can be adjusted for a customised fit. The garment measurements such as length, neck width and depth, sleeve length are also fully adjustable. There is a selection of stitch patterns that can be chosen, but any stitch pattern can be used, and if the stitch pattern has a pattern repeat or a central panel, the app will give instructions to centre the pattern or adjust the stitch count for the pattern repeat, according to your choices. So whether you want a knitting pattern for an ankle length oversized pullover with a roll-neck in a super chunky yarn, or a short sleeved cropped V-neck cardigan in a fancy fine yarn, or a crew neck pullover for the little ones, this app will give you a pattern for all of them! The knitting patterns are currently produced in the form of written text, with options for knitting the garment in the round from the top down, or flat, from the bottom up. The pattern is also shown diagrammatically in the form of a schematic diagram. Without the in-app purchase, this version of the KnitsThatFit Sweater app enables you to create a knitting pattern for a standard-fit, crew-neck sweater in a choice of 3 adult sizes. There is a choice to use DK / Light Worsted or Aran / Worsted weight yarn. A small amount of adjustment to body and sleeve length can be made. The instructions are given in the form of text, for knitting the garment flat, from the bottom up. All of the features of the paid version of KnitsThatFit Sweaters can be unlocked with an in-app purchase. With the in-app purchase, you can also create and save as many patterns as you like, and they will all be accessible from a list within the app. Patterns can be printed (with an AirPrint compatible printer) and saved as a PDF, which can be opened in any other compatible apps on your device. All Features: Create unlimited custom sweater knitting patterns (pullover or cardigan) with this fantastic knitting pattern app. The app creates knitting patterns for any sweater or cardigan, for any gauge of yarn, to standard sizes or custom measurements. Create knitting patterns for Women, Men, Babies and Children. Patterns are produced as both written text and as schematic diagrams. Patterns created are saved in a pattern list. Written instructions and schematic diagrams can be printed with AirPrint, and saved as PDF. (PDF can be opened in other applications, e.g. Documents, iBooks). Customisable features include : • the yarn - input the gauge (tension) for any yarn • body measurements, e.g. chest, waist, and hip size • garment measurements, e.g. length, sleeve length, neckline size, armhole depth, rib length, cuff length, cuff size • pullover or cardigan (zip or button fastening) • choose from Raglan, Set-In or Drop Shoulder Armhole/Sleeve types • neckline dimensions and neckline style: crew neck, V-neck, boatneck, semi-boatneck, slash neck, raglan boatneck, roll neck, funnel neck, or flat collar • choose from close-fitting options with waist shaping, standard or loose fits or oversized • garment ease (customisable for any shape) • main stitch options - stocking stitch, rib stitch, moss stitch or any other stitch pattern with the option to centralise repeat patterns and central patterns, or to adjust stitch count for pattern repeats. • rib options • work in cm or inches • use metric, US or old UK knitting needles

About

Patternum

Easily create interactive and responsive knitting and crochet patterns. Add detailed information, manage sizes, and generate charts with custom symbols. Share your creations as PDFs or within the app.

Highlights
  • Interactive pattern creation
  • PDF pattern export
  • Gauge, glossary, yarn, and needle details generator
  • Size management system
  • Customizable chart generator
  • Add text, images, and videos to patterns
  • Private and public pattern sharing
Features
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Patternum is the first Knitting and Crochet Pattern creation tool, fully optimized to let you create easily and quickly interactive and responsive patterns. The patterns created with Patternum can be used by knitters and Crocheters in the app for a perfect crafting experience, or they can be downloaded as PDF. Among the numerous features of Patternum: PATTERN DETAILS: Gauge, glossary, yarn, needles, technics details generator to let you enter all needed additional information about your pattern easily and very fast SIZE DETAILS: Size management system that helps you give all related size-specific instruction in a clear and easy way. No more () or , , , needed! CHARTS GENERATOR: Create your own charts in a few clicks using our predefined symbols or creating your own symbols, preview your colors charts directly in the app. PATTERN CONTENT: Add text, images, videos PATTERN PUBLICATION: You can decide to keep your pattern private (share it only with your friends, sell it… ) or make it public to the users of the App. You can very easily share your pattern with a dedicated link, and your friends will be able to import the pattern in the App, as well as to download the pattern as a PDF.

Screenshots

KnitsThatFit Sweaters4 screens
Patternum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KnitsThatFit Sweaters at 4.3 against Patternum's 3.4. KnitsThatFit Sweaters also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (125 vs 25). Patternum's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KnitsThatFit Sweaters sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Patternum asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KnitsThatFit Sweaters holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KnitsThatFit Sweaters has 125 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of KnitsThatFit Sweaters's written reviews are positive against 55% of Patternum's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KnitsThatFit Sweaters ships an update monthly, Patternum every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KnitsThatFit Sweaters versus Patternum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitsThatFit SweatersPatternum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (125 ratings) — better3.4 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews47.5% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings125 — better25
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacqueline RaffoAnnapurnApp Technologies UG haftungsbeschrankt

Customer experience

KnitsThatFit Sweaters

All ratings125 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive47.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative47.5%

Patternum

All ratings25 ratings
Positive52.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative28.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

KnitsThatFit Sweaters

One-time4
  • Stop Ads$0.99
  • Schematic Diagram$2.99
  • Print & PDF$2.99
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  • KnitsThatFit Sweaters Premium$14.99
None

Patternum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KnitsThatFit Sweaters free?
KnitsThatFit Sweaters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patternum free?
Patternum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KnitsThatFit Sweaters or Patternum?
KnitsThatFit Sweaters is rated higher. KnitsThatFit Sweaters averages 4.3 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Patternum averages 3.4 from 25 ratings.
Do KnitsThatFit Sweaters or Patternum have ads?
Neither KnitsThatFit Sweaters nor Patternum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KnitsThatFit Sweaters or Patternum?
KnitsThatFit Sweaters ships an update monthly, and Patternum every 6 months. Most recently, KnitsThatFit Sweaters was updated on October 14, 2026 and Patternum on October 1, 2026.

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