Warp Visualizer vs KnitYourPhoto

Warp Visualizer is an app for your iPad / iPhone that improves the way you create designs for warp faced weaving including complementary warp pickup, pebble weave, supplementary weft, double weave, inkle bands and simple warp floats. Once you’ve created your design, the Weaving Tracker lets you focus on weaving while Warp Visualizer does all the counting and keeps track of your current row for you. Library features + Organize your chart library using folders. Easily drag and drop to reorganize. + Thumbnail of each chart makes it easy to find a specific chart + Search library easily, finding folders, charts and weaving projects whose name matches the search text + Sort by name, width, height, created date, updated date, number of charts. + Share full sized image of your chart. Great for use on social media like Ravelry or Instagram + Share the actual chart file with other Warp Visualizer users, including a thumbnail when sharing via email + Bulk export backups of your chart files to store elsewhere Editing Features + Change colors by tapping blocks, or use paint mode to change colors anywhere you touch while dragging your finger/stylus/pencil + Fill selection with color + Add columns / rows + Duplicate or flip columns / rows + Duplicate selected motif + Nudge a selection up/down to get perfect placement + Vertical guidelines with custom spacing + Customize colors for the whole chart, or for specific columns. Colors can be selected using HSB sliders or entered using color hex codes. + Combine charts to create new variations quickly + Multiple levels of undo/redo while editing + Lock chart to prevent editing Weaving Tracker + Keep track in one or more charts inside Weaving Projects + Marks & remembers which row you’re currently weaving for each individual chart + Counts blocks of color in your current row + Move to next row by tapping large buttons in toolbar, anywhere on the screen, or using your keyboard + Create a repeat to constrain weaving to a subset of rows in that chart + View a thumbnail of the whole chart while weaving Other features + Stores data locally on device, does not require internet connectivity + Supports Dark Mode + Works with Apple Pencil For more information and support check out our Ravelry user group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/knit-foundry-user-group

KnitYourPhoto – Turn Your Photos into Knitting Projects Transform your favorite photos into beautiful, unique knitting patterns! Whether it's a portrait, landscape, or pet – KnitYourPhoto creates one-of-a-kind templates as unique as you are. How It Works: Choose a photo from your library. The app analyzes the colors and automatically creates an optimized knitting pattern. You set the size, number of colors, and your personal gauge – KnitYourPhoto calculates the rest. Perfect Color Palette: Intelligent color quantization reduces your photo to your desired number of yarn colors. This gives you a pattern that's realistic to knit while preserving all the important details of your image. Tap any color in the palette to highlight it in the pattern – perfect for colorwork knitting. Preview Mode: Shows you how the finished piece will look – perfect for checking before you start. Knitting Mode – Flat & Circular: Displays rows exactly as you'll knit them. In flat knitting mode, wrong-side rows are automatically mirrored so you always know which stitch comes next. Stay Organized: Simply tap a row number to mark it as complete. Finished rows are subtly dimmed so you can focus on your current work. Flexible Navigation: • Free scrolling: Move freely in all directions through your pattern • The mini-preview in the title bar always shows your current position in the overall pattern Custom Settings: • Set target size in centimeters • Enter your gauge (stitches and rows per 10 cm) • Choose number of colors (2-16 colors) • Adjust zoom level for optimal readability • Show/hide color palette Who Is KnitYourPhoto For? For everyone who loves knitting and wants to create something special! Whether beginner or experienced knitter – the app makes it easy to design personalized gifts, wall art, or unique garments. Perfect for: • Personalized gifts • Knitted portraits of family and friends • Pet motifs • Landscapes and vacation memories • Logos and lettering Features at a Glance: • Photo to knitting pattern in seconds • Intelligent color optimization • Preview and knitting modes • Progress tracking • Flexible scrolling options • Mini preview showing your position • Yarns & Shopping: yarn and amount per color • Customizable gauge settings • Support for 2-16 colors • Zoom function • Works completely offline Start your personal knitting project now and turn memories into handmade works of art!