Knitting pattern software programs.

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I’m trying to find a software program that will generate sweater and other patterns, and provide written instructions. Stitch Fiddle is a highly recommended program, but I found out it is for creating color charts. Designaknit 9 is a powerful program, but very expensive and there is a learning curve. Any recommendations? I prefer that it is a download and bonus if it is free :smiley: Thank you all!

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Welcome to KH!
I can’t recommend either of these programs as I haven’t tried them but you might take a look at


if you haven’t already.
There are books (see Ann Budd) that help with sweater design. Here’s one of several of hers.

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You could try this one

I tried it out once but my problm is not knowing what size i want which it can’t answer. If you kjow what siz you want then you’ll have more success. So, ive played wih it but not made sweater from it. The instructions look pretty good though.
I think it might be free to view but pay to download, can’t remember.

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That Knitting Fool website looks awesome! I’m bookmarking it for when I’ll get ready to make a sweater :grin:

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It certainly is. Just the stitchionary along with the sweater templates is so helpful.

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I hadn’t seen the stitch list! That is extensive! :star_struck:

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Thank you so much for the information! I checked out KnitsThatFit and installed the free app, but it requires credit card information and states there will be no charge. I stopped setting up the app. Doesn’t that sound odd?

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You’re right to hesitate with giving your credit card information. No need to do that if the app is indeed free. Thanks for letting us know.

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Thank you for your reply! I contacted the owner of the site and she replied that her free software will never ask for credit card info and I most likely installed the app of what appeared to be Google Play and is a scam. I uninstalled the app and went on the KnitsThatFit website and downloaded the app from there. I was able to get right into the app and could start creating a pattern. So all is good :+1: Thank you again!

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Good work. Thanks again for reporting back.

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Phew! Sounds like a close call. I’m glad you spottted it.

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Thank you so much for all of the information! This is very helpful and I will check things out :hugs: