Reviews of Tin Can Knits

By: Tin Can Knits Inc.

List of user reviews and ratings for Tin Can Knits

Total ratings

4.20 (Rating count: 132)

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Review summary

Users praise Tin Can Knits for size-focused guidance, row-counting features, and handy planning tools, plus easy access to purchased patterns. However, many reviews hinge on a disruptive update that erases progress, disables the repeat tracker, and makes the app heavily internet-dependent with a confusing UI. These issues undermine offline usability and trust. Some users also express concern about pricing and paid features.

Pros

Built-in row counter and repeat-tracker/highlighter that automatically tracks rows and repeats.
Size-specific view shows only the active size's instructions, reducing confusion.
Automatic import of Rav pattern purchases and easy access to purchased patterns.
In-app tutorials and technique links provide quick guidance.
Clear planning tools with notes and per-project organization.

Cons

Update wipes out saved progress and makes in-progress projects inaccessible.
App is heavily internet-dependent; offline use is limited or not possible.
New UI is confusing and not intuitive, with dropdown menus that slow navigation.
Row counting/repeat tracker has been removed or stopped working, requiring manual counting.
Pricing and subscription model raises concerns about paying for features.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.40

All time rating average: 4.20

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9% (12)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-04-30	ky*****	The original app was fabulous. This update, as others have said, ruined everything. I scratch my head over why, why would this update wipe out all my progress on patterns that I purchased?? Why eliminate the very useful row counting function? And then expect us to pay for this? I wish/hope TKN will reconsider this update. I will not be using this app for now. It’s too frustrating. ☹️
The original app was fabulous. This update, as others have said, ruined everything. I scratch my head over why, why would this update wipe out all my progress on patterns that I purchased?? Why eliminate the very useful row counting function? And then expect us to pay for this? I wish/hope TKN will reconsider this update. I will not be using this app for now. It’s too frustrating. ☹️
2026-04-20	Bl*****	I downloaded the app to try and get back into knitting and remembered loving tin can knits. Since I want to brush up first I figured I knit something free before paying for a bundle of patterns. None of the links for the free patterns work. You can’t add anything free to your library even though it says you can add two patterns.
I downloaded the app to try and get back into knitting and remembered loving tin can knits. Since I want to brush up first I figured I knit something free before paying for a bundle of patterns. None of the links for the free patterns work. You can’t add anything free to your library even though it says you can add two patterns.
2026-04-12	ca*****	I loved this app before. It’s how I learned to knit and was so intuitive and quietly helpful. They recently did an “upgrade” and everything that was good about it is gone. The tutorials aren’t linked within the steps anymore (despite what the recent update claims); I have to navigate away from my library and then come back to it in order to see the patterns I’ve purchased; and half the time whatever I’m trying to open or load or just do throws an error message and tells me to try again. I don’t care that there weren’t as many patterns in the old version. It worked. This one may have more patterns but it’s completely worthless from a usability standpoint. I’ve bought a couple of patterns from TKN but I won’t be buying any more. I can’t believe the audacity of offering a paid/subscription version of this slop.
I loved this app before. It’s how I learned to knit and was so intuitive and quietly helpful. They recently did an “upgrade” and everything that was good about it is gone. The tutorials aren’t linked within the steps anymore (despite what the recent update claims); I have to navigate away from my library and then come back to it in order to see the patterns I’ve purchased; and half the time whatever I’m trying to open or load or just do throws an error message and tells me to try again. I don’t care that there weren’t as many patterns in the old version. It worked. This one may have more patterns but it’s completely worthless from a usability standpoint. I’ve bought a couple of patterns from TKN but I won’t be buying any more. I can’t believe the audacity of offering a paid/subscription version of this slop.