Verification level L1: counts checked by the validatorLittle chick amigurumi
Learn the invisible decrease and assembly
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Estimated time
- 2–3 h
Free · Coming soon to iOS and Android
Crochet, one step at a time.
Ready-made projects you can start right away, a guide that shows one step per screen and counts checked by a deterministic engine. And if you have a photo of a piece you love, Crochet AI reconstructs a pattern you can follow.
- No subscriptions
- Verified counts (L1)
- Italiano · Español · English
Hi, I'm Lana!I'll walk you through, stitch by stitch. If you get stuck, just ask.
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Ready-made projects
Discover ready-made projects
Pick a project, see what you need and start: the guide begins at the very first stitch. All free, all with verified counts.
12 projects
- Verification level L1: counts checked by the validator
Verification level L1: counts checked by the validatorClassic granny square
Learn double crochet (UK treble) groups in chain spaces
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Estimated time
- 40–75 min
Verification level L1: counts checked by the validatorRound basket with contrast rim
Learn increases in the round and the back-loop turn
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Estimated time
- 2.5–4 h
Verification level L1: counts checked by the validatorEnvelope pouch with strap
One rectangle, one fold, one bag
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Estimated time
- 3–5 h
Verification level L1: counts checked by the validatorFlower appliqué
Learn tall stitches: hdc, dc and tr (UK htr, tr, dtr)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Estimated time
- 20–40 min
Verification level L1: counts checked by the validatorPastel striped ball
Your first amigurumi: a perfect sphere
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Estimated time
- 1–2 h
Verification level L1: counts checked by the validatorTwo-colour round coaster
Learn the magic ring and double crochet (UK treble)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Estimated time
- 40–70 min
Verification level L1: counts checked by the validatorStriped bookmark with tassel
Learn to change colours
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Estimated time
- 1–2 h
Verification level L1: counts checked by the validatorRibbed headband
Learn ribbing in the back loops
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Estimated time
- 2.5–4 h
Verification level L1: counts checked by the validatorDoll blanket with border
Learn half double crochet (UK half treble) and a border
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Estimated time
- 6–10 h
Verification level L1: counts checked by the validatorLemon peel dishcloth
Alternate short and tall stitches
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Estimated time
- 2–3 h
Verification level L1: counts checked by the validatorYour first little square
Learn the chain and single crochet (UK double crochet)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Estimated time
- 45–90 min
12 of 12 projects are level L1: our deterministic validator checked every count.
Covers are illustrative AI-generated images: they show how the finished piece should look, they are not photos of real makes. In the app every project has its own page: materials, colors, hook, stitches and techniques, then “Start project”.
Step-by-step guide
One step per screen. We keep count.
Every round becomes a clear step, written in full and with the right numbers. No abbreviations to decode, no lost rows.
Numbered instructions, stitches in bold
How many stitches and which ones stand out at a glance. Repeats and color changes are written in full.
The total for every round
At the end of each step you know how many stitches you should have: the number comes from the validator, not from an AI.
A tip for every step
Where to place the marker, when to insert the eyes, how to change color without a jog.
Stitch cards
Tap a stitch to see how it's made and its name in US, UK, Italian and Spanish.
A counter under your thumb
Count as you go: you always know how many stitches are left in the round.
Stuck? Ask Lana
She answers about the exact step you're on. And with 👍 or 👎 you tell us whether the instructions are clear.
Stitch counter
0 of 18 stitches
Step 4 of 21
Little chick amigurumi · Body
Round 3
Yarn: chick yellow
Tip: 6 increases per round: 18 stitches.
- Repeat 6 times: 1 single crochet, 1 increase
Total: 18 stitchesVerified count · L1
Stitches in this step · US terminology
- single crochet (sc)video coming soon
- increase (inc)video coming soon
Tools
Everything you need, between the yarn and the hook
Simple tools, made for people working with their hands full.
Stitch counter
One tap per stitch. It knows how many stitches the round should have, so you see at once how many are left. Works offline too.
PDF reader
Import a PDF you already own: it becomes a project with step-by-step guidance and a counter, with its own verification level.
- Only files you own or have the rights to
- Private, never shared
- Deleted after the import
Ask Lana
The AI helper knows your project and the round you're on. Like any AI she can be wrong, but she never touches the verified counts.
Glossary US · UK · IT · ES
An American “double crochet” is not a British one. The glossary shows names, abbreviations and symbols side by side.
The same stitches in four conventions Symbol US UK IT ES scsingle crochet dcdouble crochet mbmaglia bassa pbpunto bajo hdchalf double crochet htrhalf treble crochet mmamezza maglia alta mpamedio punto alto dcdouble crochet trtreble crochet mamaglia alta papunto alto trtreble crochet dtrdouble treble crochet madmaglia alta doppia padpunto alto doble For example: what US patterns call “sc” is “dc” in UK patterns.
- Coming soon
Video tutorials
Short videos for every stitch. Each one is published only after a crochet expert has checked it.
From photo to pattern
Snap a piece you love: we reconstruct a workable pattern and tell you what is verified and what is an assumption.
How it works
And also
Materials as ranges
Yarn in meters and grams, skeins rounded up.
Export to PDF
A4 or Letter, in the terminology you chose.
Offline
Downloaded projects and the counter work without a connection.
Three languages
Italian, Spanish and English, with US or UK terms set separately.
From photo to pattern
From a photo to a pattern you can verify
No magic: a careful analysis, the right questions and a rigorous check of every count.
We don't promise an exact copy of an original pattern: a photo can't give you that. We promise transparency.
- 1
Upload your photos
One photo is enough to start. Front, back, bottom and a close-up help a lot. Your photos stay private.
- 2
Analysis
The AI looks at category, shape, texture and candidate stitches, and honestly flags the parts it cannot see.
- 3
Smart questions
It only asks what really changes the result: size, yarn, gauge. You can always answer “I don't know”.
- 4
Reconstructed pattern
Row-by-row instructions with stitch counts, materials estimated as ranges and a clearly visible verification level.
- 5
Work with guidance
One step per screen, a stitch counter and Lana, who answers about the exact stitch you're on.
Reconstructed pattern
Classic granny square
- Estimated category: granny square
- US terminology
L1 · Verified consistency0 errors
Visual confidence
- Stitchhigh
- Shapehigh
- Sizelow
Instructions
Round 1 of 3
Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
- Rnd 112 sts, 4 ch-sps
ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) × 3, join with sl st to first st
- Rnd 224 sts, 8 ch-sps
sl st in next ch-sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same ch-sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-sp, ch 1) × 3, join with sl st to first st
- Rnd 336 sts, 12 ch-sps
sl st in next ch-sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same ch-sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-sp, ch 1) × 3, join with sl st to first st
A real example: counts checked by our deterministic validator.
How wide should the finished piece be?
- 20 cm
- 25 cm
- 30 cm
- I don't know
With “I don't know” we use a stated assumption, which you can correct at any time.
The difference
Honest about what it knows. And what it doesn't.
Every pattern shows a verification level. It's not a made-up percentage: it tells you who or what checked the pattern, and how.
- L0
Generative draft
Assigned by: Generated by AI
A reconstruction with stated assumptions, not yet validated. We flag it prominently: use it with care.
- L1
Verified consistency
Assigned by: Automatic validator
Syntax, stitch counts, repeats and dependencies checked by a deterministic engine, not by an AI.
- L2
Swatch verified
Assigned by: Human review
Stitch, gauge and measurements checked on a real, documented swatch.
- L3
Physically tested
Assigned by: Expert tester
Made in full by a tester, with notes and photos, after a review process.
An AI can't grade itself: L1 comes only from the validator, L2 and L3 only from people.
The same goes for ready-made projects and imported PDFs: the level you see is the one the validator actually computed.
Visual confidence is something else
For each feature we tell you how sure the photo analysis is (low, medium or high) and why. It's separate from the level: a pattern can have verified counts even if the bottom wasn't visible in the photo.
Stitch
Confidence: high
Why: Sharp texture, repeated across several photos
Shape
Confidence: medium
Why: No side view yet
Base
Confidence: low
Why: The bottom isn't visible: add a photo from below
Assembly
Confidence: medium
Why: The seams are hidden by the handle
What it can verify today
Chains, slip stitch, single, half double, double and treble crochet, increases and decreases, magic ring, single-loop work, color changes and repeats. Puff, popcorn, shell, post stitches and other techniques stay at draft level (L0), with a warning.
Categories
Every project has its own questions
Measurements and gauge for garments, pieces and stuffing for amigurumi, a stable base and handles for bags.
Amigurumi
Pieces, stuffing and seams
Bags
Base, handles and structure
Blankets
Motifs, joins and borders
Granny squares & motifs
Squares and how to join them
Hats, scarves & gloves
Accessories to wear
Home
Cushions, potholders and placemats
Rugs & baskets
Sturdy shapes and flat bases
Garments
Sweaters, cardigans, tops and dresses
Decorations
Garlands, ornaments and small objects
Jewelry
Earrings, necklaces and bracelets
You can upload any crochet piece. Our ability to produce a verifiable pattern grows step by step, and we always tell you where it stands. Illustrative AI-generated images.
Who it's for
From your first ball of yarn to the studio
The same rigor, with as much guidance as you need.
Beginner
Projects to get started, stitch cards and step-by-step guidance that takes nothing for granted.
Experienced maker
Reconstruct an idea quickly, import your PDFs and check the counts before you start.
Teacher
Clear patterns with a legend and the terminology you choose, ready for your classes.
Craft studio
Traceable versions, estimated materials and tidy PDFs for repeatable work.
Privacy
Your photos and PDFs stay yours
We process the bare minimum, and we tell you so plainly.
Private by default
Photos and PDFs are stored privately and open only through expiring links. Imported PDFs are deleted after the import.
EXIF metadata removed
We strip GPS location and the other data hidden in your photos.
No training without consent
We don't use photos, patterns or conversations to train models unless you explicitly opt in.
Delete whenever you want
If you delete a project or your account, we also delete the related photos and files.
For the analysis, photos and PDF text are processed by an external AI provider (currently OpenAI) only to answer your request.
Read the privacy policy (draft)Pricing
Free. Really.
No subscription and no in-app purchases.
Optional advanced plans may come in the future. We'll tell you clearly, in advance.
Free
€0for everyone
What's included
- Ready-made projects with step-by-step guidance
- Stitch counter, PDF reader and US · UK · IT · ES glossary
- Lana, the AI helper, on the step you're on
- Patterns reconstructed from photos, with a verification level
- PDF export, US/UK terminology, Italian, Spanish and English
To keep the service sustainable, AI operations use free monthly credits that top up every month.
FAQ
Honest answers
Can it give me the exact original pattern of the piece in the photo?
No, and be wary of anyone who promises that. A photo can't reliably recover the original stitch sequence, the tension, hidden parts or how the piece was assembled. Crochet AI reconstructs a workable, verifiable pattern, states its assumptions and asks you for the missing information.
Are the ready-made projects free? Are the photos real?
They're all free and all level L1: the deterministic validator checked every count. The covers, however, are illustrative AI-generated images: they show how the finished piece should look, and the app always labels them as such.
What does L1 mean?
That a deterministic engine, not an AI, checked the pattern's syntax, counts, repeats and dependencies and found no errors. It doesn't mean the result will be identical to the original: that's what L2 (swatch verified) and L3 (physically tested) are for, and only people can assign them.
Can I import a pattern PDF? What happens to the file?
Yes, if the file is yours or you have the right to use it, for example a pattern you bought or wrote. The PDF stays private, is read only to create your project and is deleted after the import; a file that is uploaded but never imported is removed within 24 hours. The extracted text is processed by the AI provider only for this request. The imported pattern gets its level from the validator, like every other one, and the import uses part of your free monthly credits.
Who is Lana?
She's the app's mascot and the name of its AI helper. Lana answers questions about your project and the step you're on. Being an AI, she can be wrong: that's why the counts are always checked by the validator, never by Lana.
Which techniques can it verify?
Today the validator covers chains, slip stitch, single, half double, double and treble crochet, increases and decreases, magic ring, front- or back-loop work, color changes and repeats. Puff, popcorn, bobble, shell, picot, post stitches, Tunisian and filet crochet stay at draft level (L0), with a warning, until they are supported.
Is it really free?
Yes. There are no subscriptions and no in-app purchases. Ready-made projects, the guide and the counter are free to use; AI operations (photo analysis, PDF import, questions to Lana) use free monthly credits that top up every month.
Can I choose between US and UK terminology?
Yes, independently of the app language. English patterns use the US or UK terms you prefer, and the glossary always shows the Italian and Spanish equivalents too.
Are there video tutorials for the stitches?
They're on the way: short videos for every stitch, linked from the guide's stitch cards. Each video is published only after a crochet expert has checked it; until then you won't see it in the app.
Are my photos safe?
They're private by default, EXIF metadata is removed and we don't use them to train models without your explicit consent. For the analysis they're processed by an external AI provider, only to answer your request.
Can I upload photos or PDFs of other people's patterns?
Upload photos and files you have the rights to, or that you use for personal study. Generating or importing a pattern doesn't transfer the intellectual property of the original design, and we don't remove watermarks. If some content infringes your rights, you can report it to us.
Do I always need a connection?
To upload photos and PDFs, analyze them and talk to Lana, yes. Downloaded projects, the guide and the counter also work offline.
When can I download the app?
We're finishing tests with real pieces. The app is coming to the App Store and Google Play: the links will appear here as soon as it's available.
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