What is OPAF?
Open Pattern Format is a comprehensive file format aimed at yarn based crafts including knitting and crochet. OPAF patterns have the ability to store dynamic information making it possible to create truly customisable patterns.
Pattern Manager App
The Pattern Manager app allows crafters to organise their OPAF patterns, configure and customise projects with ease. View pattern instructions on a clear and concise interface that scales to fit any screen size and is packed with interactive features.
Pattern Manager available now!
Latest News
Pattern Manager is LIVE on the App Store and Google Play
The Pattern Manager app is now LIVE on the App Store and Google Play and we would love for you to try it out! If you don’t already know, Pattern Manager is our free reference app for reading and managing…
Do Knitting Patterns Deserve Better Than PDF?
The ancient craft of knitting originated from the Middle East around the 11th or 12th century, with the earliest record of written patterns being published around 1520. Today, knitting patterns come in various forms of print; books, magazines, pamphlets in…
Open, Collaborative, Transformational
Open Pattern Format (or OPAF for short) is an open source project.
The aim of the project is to create a dedicated pattern file format for yarn crafts such as knitting and crochet. A digital file format that can be interpreted by computers and customised by the user to deliver a truly dynamic pattern reading experience.
Not an app or service behind a pay wall. A file that knitters will own and designers can sell.
Open Pattern Format is open source. Open source encourages open collaboration.
Join us on this journey.