Best Mobile Apps for Knitters

Take your knitting to the next level with these awesome mobile knitting apps

There are apps now available for just about everything, right? So of course, I had to go in search of some awesome mobile apps for knitters, too.

What can an app do for you knitters? Well, they do different things. I found several apps that help you keep track of stitches, rows, increases, decreases and all the other counts that you need to remember for any given pattern.

Then there are a few cool apps that connect with your Ravelry account. These are perfect if you like to upload photos, search for patterns and even connect with your fellow Ravelers.

But, I think my favorite is the Guide To Knitting app which is basically as mobile knitting dictionary. You can find out more about that one in the app listings below.

Is there an App for Ravelry?

At this time, there is no official Ravelry app. However, there are several knitting apps designed to work with your Ravelry account including Stash2Go and Alpaca. You can find links to both of them below.

Awesome Knitting Apps for iPhone and/or Android Devices:

knitCompanion

knitCompanion is a knitting pattern tracking app. It tracks your rows and counters so you don’t have to! It works for all patterns and is available for iPhone and Android. Get the App here

Knitting Genius

Knitting Genius is a free knitting patterns row counter. If you are a beginner, this app will also help you learn how to knit. Plus, not only does it work with your own pattern, but Knitting Genius gives you access to free patterns for you to try.

Knit Counter Lite

Knit Counter Lite is free iPhone mobile app that keeps track of your stitch counts. This app works for knitting patterns, crochet or other projects where you need to keep track of a count.

LoveCrafts Knitting

This handy knitting app by LoveCrafts allows you to work through any PDF knitting or crochet patterns from either LoveCrafts or Ravelry that you have downloaded.

Easily work row by row, with help from the zoom feature, row counter, marker, and other handy knitting tools. Download free.

Stash2Go

Stash2Go is an App that connects with your Ravelry account. It allows you to add new projects to your queue, upload photographs, add patterns to your library and much more.

This knitting app is available for multiple platforms including iPhone, iPad, iPod and Android. This is a paid App but they also have a free lite version. Get it here.

Alpaca: Your Ravelry Companion

Another App that works with your Ravelry account is Alpaca. This iPhone app allows you to view pdfs of patterns as well as create new projects. You can also view Ravelry patterns, projects, yarn, shops, and friends. $2.99

Guide to Knitting

“A field guide to identifying and working more than 200 knitting stitches” Guide to Knitting is really a must have stitch dictionary. This knitting app is a super handy reference for stitch shortcuts as well as information on how to execute the stitches. Free download.

JKnit HD Lite

JKnit HD Lite – a pattern reader app specifically made for iPad. You can import and view knitting patterns with this free app in PDF or JKnit formats. Download free at iTunes

Row Counter

Download your knitting or crochet patterns directly into this app. It features multiple counters for increases, decreases, etc. but the coolest thing about this knitting app is Voice Control! Download free from iTunes or Google App Store

Go ahead and give these awesome apps for knitters a try! And by all means, let me know what you think.
Enjoy!
Annette

Best Mobile Apps for Knitters