New ways to make with purlJam, and improvements to the tools you use. Newest first.
November 2026
Improved ·
Ask for a chart and get the pattern too
When you ask for something to make with a colourwork chart, such as a Fair Isle hat, you now get the full pattern with the chart attached.
If the chart is all you want, say "just the chart" and purlJam makes the chart on its own.
Improved ·
Clearer free generations
If you have used your free generations for now, purlJam tells you straight away instead of asking a question first.
Patterns and stitch charts both count as a free generation, and the messages now say so.
Stitch Charts shows how many free generations you have left before you create a chart.
Improved ·
Easier with a keyboard or screen reader
You can open your saved patterns with the keyboard, and screen readers read stitch chart rows with the same numbers as the printed chart.
Chart progress is announced as it happens.
The pattern box on the home page shows a clear outline when it has focus.
October 2026
Improved ·
Your pattern waits for you
If your phone locks or loses signal while a pattern is being made, purlJam keeps going and opens the pattern as soon as it is ready.
You can leave the page while you wait. The finished pattern is saved to My Patterns and a copy is emailed to you.
Improved ·
Longer patterns arrive reliably
Patterns that take a few minutes to write now finish and arrive in My Patterns reliably.
September 2026
New ·
A simpler way to get in touch
Send a question, report a problem or share an idea from the Contact page. Sign in to send your message, and include a pattern for context if it helps.
New ·
Choose which emails you want
You can set your preference for future patterns, tips and news emails when signing in or in your profile.
August 2026
Improved ·
Patterns that follow your chosen construction
When you name a construction, such as a European shoulder or an asymmetric cowl, purlJam now takes it into account when choosing how to draft your pattern.
New ·
Ask a question or find your next project
Ask a technique question in the home box for a short answer, or describe the yarn you have to get project ideas.
April 2026
New ·
Preview images on every plan
Free plans now get a preview image alongside each drafted pattern, not just paid ones.
AI-generated previews are inspiration rather than a photograph of the finished item — they show the shape and mood, not an exact make.
Paid plans still get larger, more detailed images.
December 2025
New ·
Crochet socks, tank tops, beanies and more
New pattern types filled some obvious gaps, with better recognition of the everyday words makers use.
Added crochet socks, crochet beanies, simple crochet toys, knitted tank tops and a proper turtleneck pullover.
Everyday wording such as beanie or hat, jumper or sweater, plushie or amigurumi now leads to the right starting point.
New ·
Gloves, vests and baby sweaters
Three new families of pattern, including proper sizing for little ones.
Fingerless and full-finger knitted gloves, plus crochet fingerless gloves.
Plain and cabled knitted vests.
Baby and child pullovers sized 0–12 years, with button plackets for babies and machine-washable yarn guidance — instead of a shrunken adult pattern.
Turtleneck and Nordic Fair Isle pullovers with construction guidance to match.
November 2025
New ·
Machine knitting arrives
Machine knitting joined hand knitting and crochet as a craft you can generate patterns for.
Machine patterns are written for the machine: carriage passes, row-counter checkpoints and tension dial settings rather than hand-knitting shorthand.
Launched with hat, scarf and pullover patterns to build on.
Dark mode also landed across the app, following your device setting or your own toggle.