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Is YarnCro free?
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Describe any project — amigurumi, hats, blankets, garments, granny squares, bags — and YarnCro writes a full round-by-round pattern with materials, gauge, and finished size.
Are the stitch counts actually correct?
Yes. A deterministic code engine re-computes every round — increases, decreases, continuity, gauge — and rejects any pattern whose numbers don't add up, so it checks the math instead of guessing. Note: math-verified counts don't guarantee fit, so always crochet a gauge swatch first.
Can YarnCro identify a crochet stitch from a photo?
Yes. The Stitch Scanner identifies the stitch from a photo and gives a technique tutorial. Pro users can also reverse-engineer a full pattern from a photo of a finished item.
Does YarnCro support left-handed crochet and UK terms?
Yes, on Pro. Left-handed mode mirrors every instruction, and a UK/US terminology toggle switches all terms throughout the pattern.
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About YarnCro
Free Crochet Pattern Generator
YarnCro is a free online crochet pattern generator that builds complete, stitch-by-stitch patterns from any description. Describe your project and get a pattern with code-checked stitch counts for supported round-based shapes.
Photo Stitch Scanner & Row Counter
Identify any crochet stitch from a photo with our free stitch scanner. Upload an image and get the exact technique, hook size, yarn weight, and a row-by-row tutorial. Paired with a free multi-project row counter that saves your progress, tracks time, and links to pattern instructions — so you never lose your place mid-project.
Left-Handed Mode & UK/US Terms
YarnCro is the only crochet app with a dedicated left-handed mode — generating fully mirrored instructions throughout every pattern. Pro users can also toggle between UK and US crochet terminology (sc/dc/tr vs dc/tr/dtr) so every pattern uses the system they prefer. Includes a size selector from XS to 2XL for garments, hats, and bags.