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Yarny — your cozy crochet studio

Beautiful crochet & knit patterns, an AI pattern designer, photo & PDF import, and step-by-step guides — from your first chain stitch to advanced amigurumi.

Download on the App Store

Free to download · iPhone & Android (Google Play)

Everything a maker needs 💕

One cozy app for finding, designing, learning and tracking every project.

Find your next project

Explore crochet patterns by category — amigurumi, blankets, clothes, accessories, toys and seasonal makes. Filter by difficulty and save your favorites.

Design with AI

Describe what you'd love to make and Yarny's AI pattern designer suggests a custom pattern — stitches, materials and all.

Import any pattern

Snap a photo or drop a PDF — Yarny turns it into a clean, scrollable step-by-step tutorial in your library.

Learn every stitch

Clear step-by-step guides for 25+ techniques: magic ring, granny square, corner-to-corner, ripple stitch and more.

Handy tools

A row counter so you never lose your place, a stitch calculator that turns your gauge swatch into exact counts, and dreamy yarn color palettes.

A cozy community

Share your makes, browse what others are crocheting, and cheer each other on with likes and comments.

Take a peek inside 🧶

Soft, simple and made for makers.

Yarny community feed with crochet makes shared by other makers Crochet pattern library organized by category in the Yarny app AI crochet pattern designer generating a custom pattern from a text prompt Step-by-step crochet tutorial screen with clear instructions Built-in crochet helper answering a question about a pattern step Importing a crochet pattern from a photo or PDF into Yarny Crochet tools in Yarny: row counter, stitch calculator and yarn color palettes

Questions, answered 💬

The things makers ask us most.

What is Yarny?

Yarny is a crochet and knitting app for iPhone and Android. It brings together a pattern library organized by category, an AI pattern designer, photo & PDF pattern import, step-by-step tutorials for 25+ techniques, a row counter, a stitch calculator and a cozy community feed.

Is Yarny good for beginners?

Absolutely. Yarny's guides start from the very basics — magic ring, chain stitch, granny squares — and every pattern is broken into simple steps you can follow at your own pace. If you get stuck, tap "I need help" under any step.

Can Yarny create custom crochet patterns with AI?

Yes! Describe what you'd love to make in a few words and the AI pattern designer suggests a custom pattern, including the stitches and materials you'll need.

Can I import my own patterns?

Yes — snap a photo of a paper pattern or drop in a PDF, and Yarny converts it into a clean step-by-step tutorial that lives in your library.

How much does Yarny cost?

Yarny is free to download, with a large free pattern library and tools. Cozy Plus, an optional subscription, unlocks the AI pattern designer, pattern import and more.

Ready to make something cozy?

Join makers around the world crafting with Yarny.

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Crochet guides, step by step

Free tutorials and charts for every level.

How to Crochet for Beginners: From Slip Knot to Your First Finished PieceHow to crochet for beginners: the hook, yarn and stitches you need, plus a step-by-step first project from slip knot to fastening off and weaving in ends.Magic Ring Crochet: How to Make a Magic Circle That Closes TightLearn the magic ring (magic circle) in crochet: wrap, chain 1, work 6 single crochet, pull the tail closed. Includes stitch counts, fixes and the chain-ring option.Classic Granny Square Pattern for Beginners (Round by Round)Free classic granny square pattern for beginners: rounds 1 to 4 in US terms with stitch counts, corner rules, color changes and how to join your squares.Amigurumi for Beginners: Everything You Need for Your First Crochet ToyAmigurumi for beginners: which hook and yarn to use, how spiral rounds, increases and invisible decreases work, stuffing, safety eyes and a simple ball pattern.Basic Crochet Stitches: The 6 Stitches Every Crocheter UsesThe 6 basic crochet stitches explained: chain, slip stitch, single, half double, double and treble crochet, with turning chains, heights and UK names.Crochet Abbreviations Chart: US and UK Terms Side by SideCrochet abbreviations chart with US and UK terms side by side: sc, hdc, dc, tr, inc, dec, BLO, FPdc and more, plus how to spot which terms a pattern uses.Crochet Hook Size Chart: Millimeters, US Letters and Old UK NumbersCrochet hook size chart converting millimeters to US letter sizes and old UK numbers, with the right hook for each yarn weight and tips for choosing a hook.Yarn Weight Guide: From Lace to Jumbo, With Matching Hook SizesYarn weight chart from lace (#0) to jumbo (#7): US and UK names, matching crochet hook sizes, typical uses and how to substitute one yarn for another.How to Read Crochet Patterns and Crochet Charts (With Symbols Table)How to read crochet patterns and charts: written pattern structure, repeats, stitch counts, and a crochet symbols table showing how to read rows and rounds.Corner-to-Corner (C2C) Crochet Blanket for BeginnersCorner-to-corner (C2C) crochet blanket for beginners: how to make the tiles, increase and decrease rows, square vs rectangle shaping, sizes and color graphs.Crochet Gauge Swatch: How to Make, Measure and Adjust ItHow to make a crochet gauge swatch, measure stitches and rows in 4 in (10 cm), fix gauge with hook changes and recalculate stitch counts for your own gauge.Crochet vs Knitting: The Real Differences and Which to Learn FirstCrochet vs knitting compared: tools, stitches, fabric, speed, yarn use and difficulty, plus which craft to learn first depending on what you want to make.

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