ilmek: Learn Knit & Crochet

Learn to knit and crochet from absolute zero — then keep every project on track — all in one app. ilmek is the friendly, step-by-step way to go from your very first slip knot to finished scarves, dishcloths, amigurumi and more.

WHY ilmek?
Most knitting and crochet apps are built for people who already know how. ilmek is built for beginners first, with a complete learn-to-knit and learn-to-crochet course, plus powerful tools that grow with you.

LEARN TO KNIT & CROCHET (COURSE FROM ZERO)
- Short, gamified lessons like your favorite language app — earn XP, keep streaks, and unlock new units.
- Master the basics: slip knot, cast on, knit stitch, purl, single crochet, chain, magic ring, increases and decreases.
- Read patterns and abbreviations with confidence, change colors, and bind off / fasten off cleanly.
- Left-handed AND right-handed support built into every lesson.
- Practice checks make sure each skill sticks before you move on.

TURN YOUR OWN PHOTO INTO A PATTERN
- Upload any photo, picture or design and convert it into an interactive, row-by-row knitting or crochet pattern.
- Follow along with the current row highlighted — tap to advance as you stitch.
- Perfect for colorwork, graphghan blankets, tapestry crochet and custom projects.

ROW COUNTER & STITCH COUNTER (OFFLINE)
- Fast, reliable offline row and stitch counter — no account, no internet needed.
- Current row highlighted, tap to advance, never lose your place again.
- Track multiple projects at once.

PROJECT NOTES & PHOTO JOURNAL
- Save yarn, hook and needle sizes, gauge and notes for every project.
- Add progress photos and build your own crafting journal.

MINI-PROJECTS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE
- Beginner-friendly makes: dishcloth, bracelet, amigurumi keychain and more.
- Finish something real, fast — not just a swatch.

FIX MISTAKES WITHOUT FEAR
- Error-recovery lessons for dropped stitches, twisted stitches and frogging.
- Learn to read your work and fix problems like a pro.

HANDY TOOLS
- Gauge calculator and yarn calculator.
- Pattern library and abbreviation glossary.

WHO ilmek IS FOR
- Total beginners who want to learn to knit or crochet from scratch.
- Returning crafters brushing up on stitches and techniques.
- Intermediate knitters and crocheters who want to convert their own images and colorwork charts into followable patterns.

FREE TO START
Download and start learning for free with a set of photo-to-pattern credits. Unlock the full course library and unlimited photo-to-pattern conversions with an annual subscription or a one-time lifetime unlock — no monthly-only traps.

Whether you're picking up a hook or needles for the very first time, tracking rows on a big blanket, or turning a favorite photo into a one-of-a-kind pattern, ilmek is your all-in-one knitting and crochet companion.

Download ilmek and cast on your first stitch today.