Question 1

What is Yarnie?

Accepted Answer

Yarnie is a knitting and crochet companion app for iOS that helps you track rows, follow patterns step-by-step, earn achievements, set crafting goals, and soon use AI to turn any pattern photo into a guided project.

Question 2

Is Yarnie free?

Accepted Answer

Yarnie is free to download from the App Store. The core row counter and pattern tracking features are included at no cost. Premium features like AI pattern recognition and advanced statistics are available through an optional in-app purchase.

Question 3

How does the row counter work?

Accepted Answer

Yarnie's row counter lets you tap to count each row with haptic feedback confirmation. It supports multiple counters per project, tracks your position across sessions, and never loses your place — even if you close the app or switch devices.

Question 4

Can Yarnie follow knitting patterns step by step?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Enter any knitting or crochet pattern into Yarnie and it guides you row by row, highlighting your current step. Each tap advances to the next instruction, so you always know exactly where you are in even the most complex patterns.

Question 5

How does AI pattern recognition work?

Accepted Answer

Coming soon: snap a photo of any printed or handwritten knitting pattern, and Yarnie's AI reads it, converts it into structured steps, and sets up a guided project automatically. No manual entry needed — just photograph, review, and start counting.

Question 6

What languages does Yarnie support?

Accepted Answer

Yarnie is available in 6 languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. The entire interface — including pattern instructions, menus, and achievement descriptions — is fully translated in each supported language.

Question 7

Does Yarnie work offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All core features — row counting, pattern following, statistics, and achievements — work fully offline. You can knit or crochet anywhere without an internet connection. Only the AI pattern recognition feature requires a connection to process photos.