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Area 49 Resources

Lists of programs for developing nontraditional projects and examples

Introduction

On this page, you will find programs relevant to various fabric arts.

Pattern Finders

Ravelry
Use: Browse a large database of yarn, knitting/crochet patterns, and projects and share your creations with the community
Pricing: Free
Access: Browser

Pattern Makers

Stitch Fiddle
Use: Create knitting, crochet, and cross stitch patterns
Pricing: Free or subscription
Access: Browser
Cstitch
Use: Create cross stitch patterns from images in an open source software
Pricing: Free and open source
Access: PC/Linux
FlossCross
Use: Create cross stitch patterns from scratch or from images in a free software that does not require registration
Pricing: Free
Access: Browser