StitchSketch 4+

This is still the only app I use for designing my knitting charts. Unfortunately, turning my charts into PDFs is very hit and miss, sizing-wise. Even when I select “fits to one page”, my chart often is randomly split into two pages. It becomes trial and error, and is a bit time consuming. Also recently, for some reason, if I leave the app open for a while, then go back to it, the chart seems to slip and freeze within the frame, and the various tools disappear.

These are observations and constructive criticisms, not rants! It is still my favourite app and I still use it in spite of these glitches, but it could be totally amazing!

The app works well once you get the hang of it which can take some time but still has the odd small issue.

A notable issue is when downloading a black and white pdf of a cross stitch pattern the colour key shows no symbol for DMC310. I’m not sure if there’s a fix for this that I haven’t found yet but would appreciate somebody getting in contact to let me know a way around it.

When you load the app there is an option to press a button to pay to download their upgraded app.. I paid the extra and hoped that the more expensive upgrade would fix the issues I had with this app. I regretted doing that as the newer app had even more issues unfortunately. Apple issue me a refund and I came running straight back to this version of the app instead.
Persevere and this app will become easy to use over time

I've waited a while before reviewing this app because I wanted to gain a real understanding of how it works. It would be unfair to rate it if I hadn't given it a real go.

This app has the potential to be outstanding BUT I am unable to print my designs directly. The design aspect is really good but what is the point of designing if I can't easily print a chart version (particularly with b/w symbols) to sew my designs? Not everyone wants to work directly from their iPad/tablet. I've tried and tired to work out how to do it without success. This is frustrating and such oversight will ultimately make me look at another app that will deliver what I want.

Please fix this oversight.