Frequently asked questions

Yes. Woolsy is free to download and use. No credit card, no sign-up wall, no paywalled core features. Just open the app and start crocheting.

No account required. Open the app and start immediately. An optional account lets you back up your data and sync across devices.

Absolutely. The Absolute Beginner's Guide is designed for people who have never held a crochet hook. It walks you step-by-step from holding the yarn to finishing your first real project.

Woolsy is currently available on iOS (iPhone and iPad). Android is on the roadmap.

Each project has its own set of counters. Tap the right side to add a row, tap the left to subtract. Your count auto-saves instantly — even if you close the app.

Yes. Add as many counters as you need — one for your main rows, one for rounds, one for increases or decreases. Name them anything you like.

Yes. The counter works completely offline. Your progress is saved locally to your device and syncs when you're back online (if you have an account).

Yes. You can import patterns from PDFs or website URLs. Woolsy saves your reading progress so you always pick up where you left off.

Yes. Woolsy includes a curated pattern library with beginner projects, organized by category (bags, blankets, toys, home décor, and more).

Yes. Bookmark any pattern and it'll appear in your project queue. Start it whenever you're ready.

Brand, yarn name, color, weight (lace through jumbo), fiber content, quantity (skeins/balls), yardage, and which project it's assigned to.

Yes. The stash tracker covers yarn, hooks, needles, and other supplies so everything is in one place.

Anything crochet-related: how to do a specific stitch, how to read a pattern chart, what yarn weight to use, how to fix a mistake, what a term means, project ideas — anything.

The AI assistant requires an internet connection. All other features (counter, patterns, stash) work offline.