ConvertAdaptKnit

Any pattern.
Any yarn. Instantly.

Yarn 2 Yarn recomputes stitch and row counts for the yarn you already have on hand. Draw or import a pattern, set your gauge, get clean row-by-row instructions and a printable grid.

One-time · Two computers · Share with a friend

Hand-drawn knitted garments

Why it matters

No math. No guessing. Just knit.

Keep the design you love and use the yarn you already own. Yarn 2 Yarn recomputes stitch and row counts for your gauge, and hands you clean, printable instructions ready to cast on.

Yarn 2 Yarn editor

The editor

Draw. Import. Gauge. Export.

A clean canvas built for makers. Sketch a garment shape or import a pattern, set your gauge, and Yarn 2 Yarn hands back row-by-row instructions and a printable grid.

Grid snapControl pointsRow-by-row

Six good reasons

Everything you need to swap yarns without regret.

Automatic conversion

Enter original gauge and target yarn — new stitch and row counts, instantly.

Exportable instructions

Row-by-row text, printable grid, or graphical instructions.

Community sharing

Save patterns to share with friends and convert instantly for their yarn.

Intuitive software

Visual editor with adjustable control points and grid snap.

Seven languages

English, French, German, Hindi, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian.

Design freedom

Draw the pattern you want, use the yarn you love, or invent a new motif.

Screenshots

A little tour of the app.

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Modern editor — clean controls.
Modern editor — clean controls.
The first (buggy!) prototype.
The first (buggy!) prototype.
Use the wool you love.
Use the wool you love.
Invent your own motifs.
Invent your own motifs.
Clear visual + textual instructions.
Clear visual + textual instructions.
Henry, creator of Yarn 2 Yarnc'est moi 👋

A quick story

High school. A student watches his mother juggle patterns with whatever wool is at home. Years later — engineering school — he ships Yarn 2 Yarn.

Follow my process

Who is this for?

Made for makers.

Hobby knitters

Small designers

Yarn shops

Community knitting groups

Buy once, forever

€30. Two computers. One lifetime.

One for you, one for a friend. Share patterns freely.

Minimum requirements

  • macOS: Apple Silicon (M1 or newer)
  • Windows: Windows 8 or newer
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM minimum
  • Created and tested on a Mac mini M4 and a Windows 11 PC with 8 GB RAM.

Functionalities & interface

A full printable walkthrough of every feature.

Download the PDF