This application will have the ability to generate hand and machine knit patterns in a way similar to that of Knitware plus the added ability to "paint" the pieces with colors and stitch patterns. By default, the designs will be in stockinette done in a single yarn, in a single color. This application will also add support for crochet, at least worked back-and-forth. TBD is whether output as charts is in the initial version and how to recoup my costs in providing access to knit and crochet chart fonts.

The initial version of the application will run unders Windows 10. The target release window is some time between late winter 2016/2017 and late spring 2017. The plan is for the initial release to support designing sweaters and afghans.

On the wish list for later releases are:

• creation of a Windows 7 compatible version

• creation of a lightweight reader app for phones and tablets to assist in displaying and ideally reading aloud pattern instructions in knitter/crocheter sized chunks. To maintain a bookmark of current position.

• support for designing more kinds of things: shawls, dresses, baby pants and onesies, hats, gloves, mittens, ...

• ability to easily upload designs to Ravelry