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This selection of of iPhone applications will help you get creative and have you making handmade items in no time.

1,2,3 Knit!
1,2,3 Knit! is a row counter for people that like to knit, crochet or cross-stitch. The app helps you keep track of how many rows you have knitted (or sewn), so you can easily and correctly follow patterns or keep a record of your own design for later replication.
Price: $2.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/1-2-3-knit/id375019165?mt=8

Fabric Stash
Fabric Stash is a fabric inventory and organizer application. It helps sewing fans keep track of the materials they have on hand and lets them keep a record of which materials are being used (or have been used) for current future and past projects. Additional features include large material swatch photos for fabric matching on the go and fabric wish lists.
Price: $5.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fabric-stash/id333263300?mt=8

Vogue Knitting
Vogue Knitting is an app that combines a row counter with a stitching equipment inventory, a project tracker and a knitting terms library. Knitters can use the app to learn basic and advanced knitting skills, and to keep a record of their current, past and future knitting projects.
Price : $3.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vogue-knitting/id355123249?mt=8

Learn to Knit
Learn to Knit is a video tutorial application that teaches you all the basic skills you need to start knitting your own clothes and accessories. The app teaches beginners how to create a basic stitch, knit with a pattern and offers tips that will help them produce a perfect finished product.
Price: $1.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learn-to-knit/id336988143?mt=8

Etsy Shop Tools
Etsy Shop Tools is an application that helps Etsy store owners manage their Etsy account from their mobile phone. Shop owners can update store information, check their ratings, and share items with others all in real time.
Price: $0.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/etsy-shop-tools/id334183293?mt=8

Quick & Easy Quilt Block Tool
Quick & Easy Quilt Block Tool brings quilt-making into the digital age with helpful planning and pattern-making tools for quilters. There are more than 500 patterns for traditional quilt blocks, plus reference tables, user-friendly instructions and construction diagrams.
Price: $3.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quick-easy-quilt-block-tool/id336802204?mt=8

 

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