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Tool Paid

DesignaKnit

Garment and stitch design software for hand and machine knitters

What is DesignaKnit?

DesignaKnit from Soft Byte is long-standing knitting design software. It handles stitch pattern design and garment shaping, and it is especially known among machine knitters because it can work with knitting machines.

It is a specialist, paid Windows program.

Key features

  • Stitch pattern design
  • Garment shaping
  • Machine knitting support

Good for

  • Deep feature set for machine knitters

Keep in mind

  • Windows only
  • Paid and complex

Good to know

Type
Tool
Pricing
Paid
Platforms
Windows
Beginner friendlyFor experienced makers
Account neededNo

Prices, shipping and features change. Check softbyte.co.uk for current details.

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