About Me

Hello friends! My name is Larina. I'm a software engineer who also happens to knit and crochet. Thanks for stopping by—I hope you'll stick around to watch this site (hopefully) grow as I continue to develop it.

Mission

This site originally started as a piece of software on my laptop to help me create color charts. While I was in the midst of tediously trying to pixelate my artwork into a format that I could use for complex color work patterns, I began thinking about how nice it could be if I had a service that could instantly generate a color chart based on an image I presented to it. This became the basis of what I've since grown into a more inclusive editing interface for knitters and crocheters alike. I hope that this site can grow to become a digital workspace for all needlework creators—whether your passion lies in knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, or any other thread-based craft.

What This Site Offers

Yarn Toolkit offers a suite of user-friendly tools tailored specifically to the needs of fiber artists. At its core is a powerful, web-based editing interface that lets users create visually rich knitting charts using familiar symbols and a customizable color palette. The intuitive drawing tools make it easy to place stitches, change colors, and shape your designs row by row, all within a structured grid format that mirrors how patterns are typically read and followed. Finished patterns can then be downloaded as a PNG.

For those who prefer visual inspiration, Yarn Toolkit also includes an image-to-chart converter. This feature allows users to upload an image—such as a logo, photo, or drawing—which is then automatically pixelated and translated into a color chart. From there, users can fine-tune the design manually using the editor. This helps bridge the gap between inspiration and execution, empowering crafters to bring even the most complex ideas to life.

This is Just the Beginning!

As the platform evolves, I plan to expand this site's offerings to include support for other crafts like crochet and cross-stitch. Whether you're designing for yourself, teaching others, or publishing professional patterns, Yarn Toolkit is here to help you create!