KnitYourPhoto
Photo to Knitting Pattern
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
KnitYourPhoto – Turn Your Photo Into a Knitting Project
Transform your favourite photos into beautiful, one-of-a-kind knitting patterns! Whether it's a portrait, a landscape or your pet – with KnitYourPhoto you create unique knitting charts that are as individual as you are.
How it works:
Choose a photo from your library or take a new one. The app analyses the colours and automatically creates an optimised knitting pattern. You set the size, the number of colours and your personal gauge – KnitYourPhoto does the rest.
The perfect colour palette:
The smart colour quantisation reduces your photo to the number of yarn colours you want. The result is a pattern that's realistic to knit while still keeping all the important details of your image. Tap any colour in the palette to highlight it in the pattern – ideal when knitting with multiple colours.
Preview mode:
Shows you how the finished piece will look – perfect for checking before you start.
Knitting mode – flat and in the round:
Displays the rows the way you actually knit them. In flat-knitting mode the return rows are automatically mirrored, so you always know which stitch comes next.
Row-by-row written instructions:
Prefer to follow written instructions? The instructions mode turns your pattern into a clear row-by-row description – listing the stitches and colours for each row. Available as instructions for flat knitting or for knitting in the round.
Stay on track:
Simply tap a row number to mark it as done. Completed rows are shown subtly so you can focus on your current work.
Flexible navigation:
Free scrolling: move through your pattern freely in any direction.
The mini preview in the title bar always shows your current position within the overall pattern.
Knitting machine export (PNG):
Working with a knitting machine? KnitYourPhoto exports your pattern as a PNG image with exactly one pixel per stitch, using only the yarn colours. A pattern of 70 × 70 stitches with 4 colours becomes an image of exactly 70 × 70 pixels with precisely those 4 colours – ready to be read directly by knitting machines such as the Kniterate. The feature can be enabled in Settings (full version required).
Personal settings:
Set the target size in centimetres
Enter your gauge (stitches and rows per 10 cm)
Choose the number of colours (2–16 colours)
Adjust the zoom level for optimal readability
Show/hide the colour palette
Who is KnitYourPhoto for?
For everyone who loves to knit and wants to create something special! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter – the app makes it easy to design personal gifts, wall art or unique garments. Perfect for:
Personalised gifts
Knitted portraits of family and friends
Pet motifs
Landscapes and holiday memories
Logos and lettering
Features at a glance:
Photo to knitting pattern in seconds
Smart colour optimisation
Preview and knitting mode
Row-by-row written instructions
Progress tracking
Flexible scrolling options
Mini-map with quick navigation
Adjustable gauge
Support for 2–16 colours
Zoom function
PNG export for knitting machines (full version)
Fully usable offline
Start your personal knitting project now and turn memories into handmade works of art!
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This version makes the preview more beautiful and lifelike:
• New project shapes: All nine project types – from pullover,
scarf, hat and blanket to socks – now appear as realistic
shapes instead of simple outlines. This gives you a much
better sense of how your finished piece will look.
• Filled background: The area between your motif and the project
shape is now filled with a fitting colour derived from your
image – for a more natural and harmonious overall look.
Enjoy creating!
The developer, Klaus Mack, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Klaus Mack
- Size
- 10.4 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 7 more
- English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Full Version $8.99
- Copyright
- © Klaus Mack Software