🧶 Crochet & Knitting Made Simple

The Crochet & Knitting App That Helps You Actually Finish

Smart row counter, 500+ patterns, plain-English stitch explanations, and a yarn stash organizer — everything in one crochet app, so you never lose your place (or your motivation) again.

4.7 rating · Loved by thousands of crafters
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4.7★App Store rating
500+Curated patterns
47Built-in video tutorials
3 daysFree Pro trial

Everything a Crocheter or Knitter Needs — In One App

Stop juggling paper tally marks, PDF readers, YouTube tabs, and a notes app. Hooked replaces them all.

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Smart Row & Stitch Counter

Multiple counters per project, expected stitch counts per row, and gentle count-check reminders that catch mistakes before they become hours of frogging.

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Smart Explain

Tap any confusing row — like "sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st" — and get a plain-English breakdown adapted to your skill level.

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Patterns From Everywhere

Browse 500+ curated crochet & knitting patterns, import PDFs with smart parsing, paste text, or pull straight from your Ravelry library.

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Built for Beginners

A guided learning journey with 5 starter projects and 47 step-by-step video tutorials — personalized for left- or right-handed crafters.

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Yarn Stash Organizer

Log every skein, hook, needle, and supply with colors, search, and filters. Know exactly what you own before you buy more yarn.

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Session Timer & Progress

Time your crafting from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, snap progress photos, and watch visual progress bars fill up on every project.

Take a Look Inside Hooked

From your first chain stitch to a finished sweater — here's how it looks along the way.

Personalized crochet learning journey with guided levels in the Hooked app
Your guided learning journey
Discover tab with 500+ curated crochet and knitting patterns
500+ curated patterns
Smart Work Mode tracking crochet rows and stitches with a session timer
Track rows without stress
Crochet row counter with instant help and Smart Diagnosis in Work Mode
Instant help mid-pattern
Easy beginner crochet pattern — Day 1 ribbon bow project
Beginner-friendly patterns
Yarn stash organizer tracking yarn skeins, hooks, needles and supplies
Your stash, organized
Crochet tools: Ravelry import, PDF import, row counter, yarn calculator
All the smart tools
Left-handed and right-handed crochet tutorial personalization
Lefty or righty tutorials

How Hooked Works — From Skein to Finished Object

Four steps between you and the project you'll actually finish.

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Pick or import a pattern

Choose from 500+ curated patterns, import a PDF, paste text, or pull from your Ravelry library. US or UK terms — one tap to switch.

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Start Work Mode

Your pattern becomes step-by-step instructions with counters attached. Confused by a row? Smart Explain rewrites it in plain English.

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Stitch without stress

Tap to count rows, get stitch-count checks, and time your session from the Lock Screen. Put it down anytime — your exact place is saved.

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Finish and show it off

Watch the progress bar hit 100%, review your progress photos, and start the next project from a stash you actually have organized.

Free Crochet & Knitting Guides

Real answers to the questions every crafter Googles mid-project — and how Hooked makes each one easier.

Beginner

How to Read Crochet Patterns (Beginner's Guide)

Decode abbreviations, asterisks, and repeats — and never feel like a pattern is written in a foreign language again.

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Reference

Crochet Abbreviations Explained: sc, dc, hdc & More

The complete cheat sheet for every abbreviation you'll meet in a pattern, with US and UK versions.

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Reference

US vs UK Crochet Terms: The Conversion Chart

Why a UK "double crochet" is a US "single crochet" — and how to stop ruining projects over it.

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Technique

How to Count Rows in Crochet (Without Losing Your Place)

7 reliable ways to count rows and stitches — from stitch markers to a smart digital counter.

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Tools

The Best Crochet Row Counter App in 2026

What to look for in a row counter app — and why counting alone isn't enough to stop frogging.

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Beginner

Learn to Crochet: A Step-by-Step Plan for Beginners

From holding the hook to your first finished project — a realistic 7-day path anyone can follow.

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Project

Amigurumi for Beginners: Crochet Your First Cute Toy

The stitches, supplies, and pattern-reading skills you need to make your first amigurumi.

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Organization

How to Organize Your Yarn Stash (Once and for All)

A system for sorting, storing, and tracking yarn so you stop buying duplicates.

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Planning

How Much Yarn Do I Need? (Yardage Guide + Calculator)

Yardage estimates for blankets, scarves, hats, and amigurumi — and how to calculate your own.

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Organization

How to Organize Crochet Patterns (PDFs, Ravelry & More)

Turn a chaos of screenshots, PDFs, and bookmarks into one searchable pattern library.

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Technique

Left-Handed Crochet: How to Learn Without Mirroring Everything

Why most tutorials feel backwards — and how left-handed crafters can learn comfortably.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything crafters ask before downloading Hooked.

What is the best crochet app for beginners?

Hooked is built for beginners: it includes 5 guided starter projects with step-by-step video tutorials inside the app, a personalized learning journey, and Smart Explain — which translates any confusing pattern instruction into plain English adapted to your skill level. Learn more →

Does Hooked have a row counter for crochet and knitting?

Yes. Hooked includes multiple row and stitch counters per project, expected stitch counts per row, and count-check reminders that catch mistakes before you have to frog hours of work. Your row and next instruction are saved automatically when you close the app. Learn more →

Can I import my own crochet patterns from PDF or Ravelry?

Yes. Hooked imports PDF patterns with smart parsing, accepts pasted text, and pulls patterns directly from your Ravelry library — then turns them into step-by-step Work Mode instructions with counters attached. Learn more →

Does the app explain crochet abbreviations like sc, dc, and hdc?

Yes. Hooked includes a glossary of 30+ crochet and 30+ knitting abbreviations, and its Smart Explain feature rewrites any full instruction — like "sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st" — in plain English. Learn more →

Can Hooked convert between US and UK crochet terms?

Yes. A one-tap toggle switches any pattern between US and UK crochet terminology, so a UK "double crochet" is never confused with a US "double crochet" again. Learn more →

How do I keep track of my rows so I stop losing my place?

Hooked pairs tap-to-count row counters with expected stitch counts per row and periodic count-check reminders. If you put your project down for a week, the app reopens exactly where you left off — row, instruction, and progress included. Learn more →

Can I organize my yarn stash in the app?

Yes. Hooked tracks every skein of yarn with a color picker, plus hooks, needles, and supplies, with search and filters — so you know exactly what you own before buying more. Learn more →

How do I know how much yarn I need for a project?

Hooked's built-in yarn calculator estimates the yardage a project needs, and the stitch calculator and unit converter handle the rest of the math — no spreadsheet required. Learn more →

Does Hooked work for left-handed crocheters?

Yes. During setup you choose your dominant hand, and Hooked adapts its tutorials for left-handed, right-handed, or ambidextrous crafters. Learn more →

Is Hooked free?

Hooked is free to download and use. Hooked Pro unlocks unlimited Smart Explain, PDF and Ravelry import, unlimited projects, and all premium tools — with a 3-day free trial you can cancel anytime. Try it free →

Ready to Finish What You Start?

Join thousands of crafters using Hooked to follow patterns, count rows, and organize their yarn — all in one cozy app.

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