Solas Apps
When I started to crochet last year, I found it frustrating to follow patterns from different creators. I kept returning to the printer, making notes in the margins, and frequently losing my place.
So I combined my new hobby with my background in software development and built an app to help. It makes following patterns simple, keeps all your created patterns organized, and lets you add photos and notes as you go. No more printed pages lost under a pile of yarn — just one place to track progress, stitch counts, and design changes.
I hope you find the app as helpful as I do.
Crochet Compass
Alpha Release
Solas means “light” in Irish. Our first app, Crochet Compass, guides your crochet projects.
What Crochet Compass offers
Pattern management: import, store, and tag patterns with notes and custom fields.
Visual tracking: mark rows/rounds/steps complete; see progress and estimated time left.
Smart reminders: stitch- or row-based alerts to avoid losing your place.
Gauge & materials: log yarn, hooks, tension checks, and estimated yardage.
Photo journal: attach progress photos to compare stages and finishing details.
Sharing & backup: export patterns/project summaries and back up locally or to the cloud.
Why it matters Crochet Compass removes friction—no more sticky notes or lost rows—so makers spend more time crafting and less time remembering.
About SolasApps A personal project by a Software Engineer focused on practical, elegant tools. We create free resources with thoughtful features, clear interfaces, and continuous improvement driven by makers’ feedback.
Coming soon: Crochet Compass—your guide through every stitch.