KnittingCalc vs Knit&Calc

Calculate how much yarn you need for your current knitting project! Simply add the pattern requirements, then add the details of the yarn you want to use, and KnittingCalc will do the conversions for you.

KnitAndCalc is the ultimate app for everyone who loves to knit! Design your own patterns and colorwork charts, keep track of your yarn stash, organize projects, save patterns, and use smart calculators that make knitting easier. PATTERN DESIGNER • Design your own sweater, scarf or socks • Choose neckline, sleeves, fit and edges, and see the garment on the figure • Get a schematic with finished measurements and a pattern written for your size and gauge • See how much yarn you need, and add the design as a project CHART DESIGNER • Draw colorwork charts in a stitch grid • Place the chart as a border on the yoke, body or sleeve in the pattern designer • Knit straight from the chart, or share it as a PDF or image YARN ALTERNATIVES • Find a substitute among almost 1,500 yarns • Advanced search by gauge, fiber, needle size, yardage, weight and superwash KNITTING MODE • A row ruler that follows you row by row in your pattern • Choose start row and counting direction • The screen stays on while you knit SEND PATTERNS • Send this page, selected pages (for example "2–5, 8") or the whole pattern • As a PDF or images, with or without your own markings YARN STASH • Register all your yarn with brand, type, color and color number • Keep track of weight, length and number of skeins • See how much yarn is reserved for projects • Grouping by brand and type for easy overview • Tracking history for used yarn PROJECTS • Organize your knitting projects • Link yarn from stash to projects • See overview of reserved yarn with % of stash • Connect patterns to projects • Add row counters for easy progress tracking • Register needle size, gauge and size • Keep track of start date and finish date PATTERNS • Save patterns as PDF, images or website links • Organize in categories (sweaters, pants, hats, socks, mittens, or custom) • Search and filter among your patterns • Connect patterns directly to projects YARN CALCULATOR • Calculate how much yarn you need when switching to another yarn with different yardage • Enter pattern yarn and the yarn you want to use • Get immediate calculation of number of skeins you need STITCH CALCULATOR • Generate instructions for even distribution of increases or decreases • Calculate how to distribute stitch changes across a needle • Perfect for when the pattern says "increase/decrease evenly distributed" • Shows step-by-step instructions with checkboxes RULER • Built-in digital ruler • Support for both centimeters and inches • Correct scale on newer iPhone and iPad, with an adjustment for phone cases • Perfect for measuring gauge and projects BACKUP & IMPORT • Export all data as JSON backup • Optionally include images and PDF files (Base64) • Import backup to restore data • Share backup between devices MULTILINGUAL • Norwegian, English, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, German and French • Easy to switch language in settings METRIC & IMPERIAL • Support for both metric (m/g) and imperial (yd/oz) units • Easy to switch in settings PRIVACY • Your yarn, projects and patterns are stored on your device • You choose what is shared, and you can delete your data in Settings KnitAndCalc is made by knitters for knitters, with focus on simplicity and functionality. Perfect for both beginners and experienced knitters who want better control over yarn stash, projects and tools. Download today and get full control of your knitting hobby!