If you were part of the knitting, crochet, and crafting community back in the 2000s, you might remember Yarndex – the online yarn directory. It was a simple but powerful tool: thousands of yarns listed in one place, with details like weight, colour, and fibre content. For years, it was the go-to reference when you needed to check a yarn’s specs or find a substitute.
Sadly, Yarndex disappeared, and the crafting world has been missing a dedicated yarn directory ever since.
If you’re still missing Yarndex, try YarnPixel.
YarnPixel isn’t just a modern take on the idea – it goes a step further. With YarnPixel, you can:
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🎨 Match yarn colours from photos – snap a picture, tap on any colour, and instantly see yarns that match.
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🧶 Search across thousands of yarns – over 5,500 yarns already in the app, from 15 popular brands.
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🔍 Filter results your way – narrow down by brand, product line, yarn weight, fibre type, or recommended needle size.
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📱 We keep it simple – YarnPixel is free, easy to use, and always in your pocket.
YarnPixel brings back some of what was lost when Yarndex shut down – a place where knitters, crocheters, and fibre artists can quickly find the yarn information they need. But it also adds something new: the ability to start with inspiration from an image and turn it into your next project.
So if you’ve ever thought, “I wish Yarndex still existed,” it’s time to try YarnPixel.
👉 Download YarnPixel free from the App Store and discover your perfect yarn shade today.
