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2026-05-15 Features

Introducing KnitBook: The Premium Studio for Textile Artists

Introducing KnitBook: The Premium Studio for Textile Artists

We are excited to unveil KnitBook, a premium, cross-platform studio designed specifically for knitters and textile artists. KnitBook isn’t just another tracker; it’s a high-fidelity interface for managing every aspect of your crafting workflow.

Core Features

Stash Management

Keep track of your yarns, brands, materials, and notions with ease. Our high-fidelity tracking includes quantity management, weight/colourway filtering, and even QR-code integration for physical storage tracking.

Interactive Pattern Designer

Create professional knitting charts using our custom D3-powered engine. Whether you’re using a standard stitch from our library or a custom colour palette, our “Precision Sharp” UI ensures pixel-perfect drafting.

PDF Viewer & Annotator

Read patterns directly in-app with our built-in PDF engine. The Konva-powered annotation layer allows you to mark your place, highlight instructions, and add digital sketches directly over your patterns.

Make Nine Challenge

Visualise your annual knitting goals with our signature “Make Nine” grid. Track your progress from initial inspiration and yarn selection to the final completion of your masterpieces.

Intelligent Sync & Offline-First

KnitBook is designed for reliability in any environment. Work 100% offline—whether you’re at your local yarn shop or on a plane. Your data syncs securely to the cloud via our robust Rust-based synchronisation engine as soon as you’re back online.

Premium Cross-Platform UI

Built with a “Modern Classic” aesthetic, KnitBook is optimised for touch interaction on Android and iOS via Tauri v2, while maintaining a sleek, desktop-class experience.

Technical Excellence

KnitBook is structured as a high-performance monorepo, leveraging Rust for core logic and Svelte 5 with Runes for a reactive, modern user interface. This combination ensures that your workspace is not only beautiful but also memory-safe and incredibly fast.

We can’t wait to see what you’ll create with KnitBook. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to craft the future of textile artistry!