DesignaKnit (DAK)
DesignaKnit is a design-to-knitting system for machine knitters. It helps you work out ideas, then turns those decisions into clear, knit-ready instructions — bridging the gap between ideas and knitting.
Whether you're planning your first shaped garment or designing something entirely your own, DesignaKnit gives you tools to think through the details before you start knitting.
What changes when you use DesignaKnit
- You stop guessing and start knowing exactly what to do at each row
- Shaping decisions are worked out ahead of time, not on the fly
- You can resize patterns to fit any gauge or measurement
- Colorwork and stitch patterns become easier to visualize and edit
- Your notes, charts, and instructions live in one place
- Mistakes get caught on screen, not in the knitting
What DesignaKnit helps you do
- Design garments from scratch using built-in shaping tools
- Create and edit stitch patterns, colorwork, and charts
- Adjust existing patterns to match your gauge and sizing
- Print row-by-row instructions, templates, and charts
- Send patterns directly to compatible electronic knitting machines
- Keep track of your projects and revisit past work easily
You don't have to use everything at once
DesignaKnit has a lot of features, and that can feel overwhelming at first. But you don't need to learn it all before you start. Many knitters begin with just one part — like charting a stitch pattern or adjusting a neckline — and explore the rest over time.
There's no pressure to master everything. Use what helps you now, and grow into the rest when you're ready.
Who DesignaKnit is for
DesignaKnit is for machine knitters who want more control over their projects. It's especially helpful if you:
- Want to design your own garments or modify existing patterns
- Prefer to plan and visualize before you knit
- Use an electronic knitting machine and want to send patterns directly
- Like having clear, printed instructions to follow at your machine
- Enjoy experimenting with stitch patterns, colorwork, or shaping
You don't need to be an expert. DesignaKnit is a thinking tool — it helps you work through decisions at your own pace.
Choose your DesignaKnit option
All DesignaKnit options use the same core system. The difference is how far you want to take it today. You don't have to choose for your entire future — just where you are now.
These aren't lifetime decisions — they're starting points based on how you knit today.
Stitch Design
"I'm only interested in stitch designs. I won't be creating garment designs."
Stitch patterns only
- You want to create and edit stitch patterns
- You're focused on stitch work, charts, and repeats
- You don't need garment shaping tools
Garment Design
"I will be designing stitch patterns and garments, but I'm not interested in hand knitting instructions or complicated cable instructions."
Garments + basic cables
- You want stitch patterns + garment design
- You care about structure, shaping, and fit
- You don't need hand-knitting outputs or advanced cables
Ships to U.S. addresses only.
Complete Suite
"I want all of the functionality of DesignaKnit."
Advanced garments + advanced cables
- You want the complete DesignaKnit system
- You want maximum flexibility now and later
- You don't want to wonder if something is missing
Hand Knit
"I'm a hand knitter and I want to write hand-knitting patterns only."
Hand knitting patterns only
- You design or write hand-knitting patterns
- You want charts and written hand-knitting instructions
- You're not using a knitting machine
You're not locked in — you can upgrade later if your needs change.
A machine-specific cable may be required to connect DesignaKnit to your knitting machine. If you’re not sure which cable you need, I can help
Not sure which version you need?
I'll help you choose — no pressure, no upsell.