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
Over The Ocean – Adult Sizing; A Brand New Pattern Release
The Adult version of the Over The Ocean jumper from Cat Ware is now available! Over the Ocean is a seamless, top-down raglan sweater worked in the round. The design features a twisted 1×1 rib and a four-stitch cable which…
Pattern Manager 0.4.0
We have been working hard to bring some useful updates to our Pattern Manager app. With 0.4.0 hitting the various app stores now let’s take a look at what’s new in the last couple of releases. Chart instructions We have…
Designers, we need YOU!!
Since the launch of Open Pattern Format much of the focus has been on providing people with patterns to try with Pattern Manager. So far we have concentrated on patterns by Cat (the knitting knowledge behind OPAF) because they are…
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.