cromu guide

How to Manage Crochet Patterns on Your Phone

A pattern app is most useful when it reduces the small interruptions between reading a pattern and making the next stitch. The right format depends on how your pattern is published.

Choose the right pattern format

Text patterns work well with line-by-line progress. Image patterns are useful for charts and screenshots, while PDFs preserve the original layout and page references.

Keep the pattern attached to its project so the counters and notes stay close to the instructions.

Track and annotate as you work

A line tracker can show where you stopped in a text pattern. Drawing overlays can mark image patterns, and page-specific annotations can help with PDFs.

cromu supports text, image, and PDF patterns with progress tracking or drawing annotations inside a project.

Frequently asked questions

Can cromu open PDF crochet patterns?

Yes. cromu supports PDF patterns and page-by-page drawing annotations in a development build of the mobile app.

Can I track text pattern rows?

Yes. Text patterns support line tracking so you can mark completed lines.