KnitFit

What’s new in KnitFit

Fresh stitches: here’s what’s new and improved in KnitFit.

In previewVersion 2.6.102Previewed November 8, 2026

Notifications: tap to enlarge images, add links, and a chevron to open and close

Notification images can be any shape and open full size, links are easy to add, and notifications now open and close with a chevron.

For knitters

  • A chevron opens and closes notifications. Tap anywhere on a notification to open it. Once it is open, only the chevron at the bottom right closes it, so you can tap links and images inside without it closing on you.
  • Tap a notification’s picture to see it full size. When a notification has a picture, open it and tap the thumbnail to see the whole image.

For admins

  • Crop notification images to any shape. Crop the picture to any size and shape, then choose the square thumbnail from it. Choosing the thumbnail is now a required second step.
  • View details on any notification. The “…” menu now has View details, which opens the notification read-only so you can see what was sent or scheduled.
  • Only drafts can be deleted. Scheduled and sent notifications can no longer be deleted: a deleted notification could not be brought back and knitters kept their copies anyway. Unsent drafts can still be deleted, and scheduled notifications can be cancelled.
  • An “Add link” button in the message box. Select some text, press Add link, and paste the web address. No Markdown needed.
In previewVersion 2.6.101Previewed November 7, 2026

Matching count badges

The number badges on the basket, notifications, and Groups now look identical, with a pink gradient.

For knitters

  • One look for every count badge. The basket and the notification bell used different pinks and sizes. They now share one badge: a gradient from bright pink at the top left to deep pink at the bottom right, with the number centered. The same badge is used for unread counts on groups and the Groups heading. Narrow screens get a slightly smaller version.
  • Counts stretch to fit, up to 99+. One digit sits in a circle, and larger counts stretch the badge into a pill so two and three digits fit. Anything over 99 shows as 99+ (the basket used to switch to 9+ after 9).
In previewVersion 2.6.100Previewed November 7, 2026

Simpler counters: no more Rows or Rounds choice

Adding a counter no longer asks whether it counts rows or rounds. A counter just counts.

For knitters

  • No more “Counter Type”. When you add a counter you now only give it a name and, if you like, a target count. The Rows / Rounds choice is gone, since both count the same way. A counter you leave unnamed is called “Counter”. Counters you already made keep working and keep their names and counts.
In previewVersion 2.6.99Previewed November 7, 2026

A new KnitFit app icon

The KnitFit icon now shows the full logo in the current colors on a white background, on your home screen and in browser tabs.

For knitters

  • A fixed, up-to-date app icon. The old icon was too large, so the edges of the logo were cut off, and it sat on a black background with an outdated pink. The new icon shows the whole logo in KnitFit’s current teal and pink on white. The icon in browser tabs and bookmarks is updated too.
  • If you installed KnitFit on your device: reinstall to see it. Phones and computers keep the icon an app was installed with, so the new one only appears after you uninstall the KnitFit app and install it again (open KnitFit in a browser, click your account icon in the top right corner, and choose Install App). Reinstalling is optional, and the old icon keeps working. This is just a cosmetic fix to the icon. Your account, projects, library, bookmarks, notes, and measurements are safe either way. On iPhone and iPad, your device will warn that deleting the app deletes its data. Only your row counters are affected, because they are saved on the device and not in your account, so write down where each counter is first. Android and computers usually keep them, but noting your counters first is a good idea there too.
  • A reminder inside the app. People using the installed app see a short notice on the home screen explaining the above. It can be dismissed, and browser users never see it.
ReleasedVersion 2.6.98November 6, 2026

A What’s New page, and a tidier home page on phones

This page is new: every KnitFit update is now written up here in plain language. The home page also got a What’s New link and a menu that fits on phones.

For knitters

  • See what’s new in KnitFit. Every update is described on this page, grouped by who it affects, with the newest at the top. To find it, open Account Settings and tap App Version, use the What’s New card on the help page, or follow the “what’s new” link at the bottom of the home page.
  • A home page menu that fits on phones. On a phone, the home page’s top bar now fits the screen, and a More menu holds About Us, What’s New, and the yarn resources. On larger screens, What’s New sits in the top bar. The sign-in button now just says Login/Register.

For professionals

  • What’s new, from the designer tools. The designer sidebar has a What’s new link at the bottom, and the designer help page explains where to find this page.
ReleasedVersion 2.6.97November 3, 2026

Bookmarks and highlights work on phones and tablets

Dragging a bookmark and adding a highlight or note now work with a finger, not just a mouse.

For knitters

  • Drag bookmarks with your finger. The bookmark ribbon’s grip handle now responds to touch, is easier to grab, and scrolls the pattern when you drag it near the top or bottom of the screen.
  • Highlight and note on touch screens. After you select text in annotate mode, the Highlight / + Note buttons now appear below your selection on phones and tablets, with larger buttons that are easier to tap.
ReleasedOctober 24, 2026

Tighter account checks on designer tools

Designer and pattern tools now check what kind of account you have, and who owns a pattern, before letting a change through.

For professionals

  • Designer tools check your account type. Creating designs, uploading images, pricing, notifications, earnings, and the other designer tools now work only for Professional, Executive, and Admin accounts. Nothing changes for those accounts.
  • Only the owner edits a pattern’s settings. A pattern’s required measurements and stitch-marker settings can be changed only by its designer or an admin.

For admins

  • “View as” applies to designer tools. While viewing as a Crafter, the designer tools turn you away just as they would a Crafter. Earnings pages still follow your real account type.
ReleasedOctober 21, 2026

Designer payments screens, Pro-side restyle, and safer whorl payments

The designer side gets its Get-paid and Earnings screens and a fresh look, and whorl purchases are more reliable behind the scenes.

For knitters

  • More reliable whorl purchases. Whorls bought from the Shop now arrive all at once, are charged in US dollars by card, and are removed correctly if a purchase is refunded. A refund only removes the whorls that were actually refunded.
  • Protection against double charges. If a payment for the same item is already in progress or completed, KnitFit stops before sending you to pay again.
  • Pink focus rings. Fields you click into in the knitter app glow pink; everywhere else they glow violet.

For professionals

  • Earnings page. See your sales history in one place. A Get-paid summary at the top shows where your payout setup stands and takes you straight to it.
  • Settings, restyled. The Get-paid card shows your Stripe status clearly, your public profile folds away until you want to edit it, and arriving from Earnings highlights the card you need.
  • A new Pro-side look. The sidebar and Design Library now share the knitter app’s look with a violet accent. The sidebar stays put while you scroll, groups open and close, and it can collapse to a slim rail. Template names show on hover instead of crowding each row.

For admins

  • Revenue after refunds. Whorl revenue on the dashboard now subtracts refunds, and purchase history shows how much of a purchase was refunded.
  • Teal current page in the sidebar. The Admin sidebar highlights the page you are on in teal and stays pinned while you scroll.
ReleasedVersion 2.6.96October 6, 2026

Designers get paid directly through Stripe

Pattern sales are now paid straight to each designer’s own Stripe account instead of passing through KnitFit.

For knitters

  • One designer per basket. Because each designer is paid separately, a basket holds one designer’s patterns at a time. Adding a second designer’s pattern asks you to check out first.
  • Whorls are bought on their own. Buy whorls from the Whorls tab in the Shop rather than through the basket.
  • Accidental double payments are refunded. If two checkout tabs for the same pattern are both paid, the second payment is refunded automatically.

For professionals

  • Get paid directly. Professional, Executive, and Admin accounts can connect a Stripe account from Settings. Pattern sales are charged on your account and you see them in your own Stripe dashboard.
  • Whorl purchases are unchanged. Whorls are still bought through KnitFit.

For admins

  • Per-designer platform fee. Admins can set an optional fee for each designer (the default is 0%). Changes are recorded in the audit log.
ReleasedVersion 2.6.94October 4, 2026

New Admin Dashboard, calmer colors, and safer designer text

A live statistics dashboard for admins, easier-to-spot notifications for knitters, and a round of security hardening.

For knitters

  • Notifications are easier to spot. Unread counts use pink badges on the header bell, Groups, the Home dashboard, and the Notifications page. Default notification icons match the app’s own icons.
  • Messages open in place. On Groups, a standalone notification opens inline, one at a time, with the full message and image. It works with the keyboard too.
  • Larger, framed thumbnails. Notification thumbnails on Groups are bigger and framed.
  • Calmer greys. Knitter pages use KnitFit’s own cool greys, and small grey text on light panels was darkened so it is easier to read.

For professionals

  • Notification images. The composer shows what knitters will see by default. A new picker offers This design, Recently used, Uploads, App icons, and Emoji, with square crop, zoom, and rotate.
  • Only the owner can publish. Only a pattern’s creator, or an admin, can submit, approve, publish, or return it to draft.

For admins

  • Admin Dashboard. Live statistics for sign-ups, patterns generated, revenue, whorls, promos, legacy users, and the community, with a “needs attention” strip. Cards can be hidden, reordered, and configured, and your layout is saved.
  • Test-account flag. Mark an account as a test account to leave it out of dashboard statistics.
  • Color System page. A reference page documents the full palette, its roles, and contrast.
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