Quilt2Go

While the KnitMinder 1.2.1 update that fixes the bug in the yarns and needles section winds it's way through Apple's approval queue, there is another way to get KnitMinder up and running today: upgrade to the new version of the iPhone and iPod touch operating system that was released last week. Here's how:

1. On your computer, launch iTunes and plug in your iPhone.
2. Select your iPhone under "Devices".
3. Sync your phone so you have a backup of your data. The upgrade process will completely erase everything on the phone, but you get it all back by syncing after the upgrade is complete.
4. Once the sync is done, click "Check for Update". You should be prompted to download and install the 3.0 OS update. This process will take about 15-30 minutes depending on the speed of your internet connection.
5. After your phone has updated, press the "Sync" button to restore all of your music, contacts, mail, and other data. This is also a lengthy process depending on how much data you have on your phone.

You should also review the backup and restore instructions on Apple's web site here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414.

I just submitted an update to Apple for KnitMinder and KnitMinder Lite that fixes the crash that I reported earlier. The problem occurs if you are using OS version 2.2.1 AND if you have no needles or no yarns. If you are upgrading from a previous version of KnitMinder and have at least one needle and one yarn entered in the program, this bug does not affect you. Also, if you update to OS version 3.0, the app doesn’t crash. I realize that upgrading isn’t a good fix for iPod touch users -- I’m not going to tell you that you need to spend another $9.95 on OS 3.0 just to get KnitMinder working again. Once the update is approved, you will be all set again.

I apologize for the inconvenience that this is causing to new users who just downloaded KnitMinder for the first time and can’t enter their yarns and needles, and to those folks that aren’t able to upgrade to the 3.0 OS to fix it. Releasing an application that crashes is just not acceptable to me, and I’m going to take extra care in the future to make sure updates work for everybody, not just the people on the latest hardware and operating system version. Please click on the Contact Us tab above to email me directly if you have any questions or concerns about this problem. You will receive a prompt, personal answer and I will do my best to resolve any issues you have with KnitMinder.

Two people have reported that KnitMinder 1.2 is crashing on the Yarns and Needles pages. I haven't been able to reproduce the problem, but I'm looking into it now and will post more information as I figure out what is going on. Most users have not had any trouble with the update, but if you have problems, please use the Contact Us tab above to write to me to let me know.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: updating to the new 3.0 OS appears to fix the problem. I'm still trying to find out what is going on and will post a fix ASAP. I know that the iPod touch users have to pay for OS updates, so it isn't fair to force these people to upgrade so KnitMinder works. I'll have you back running as soon as I can!

I just got the notification from Apple that KnitMinder and KnitMinder Lite 1.2 are now available for download on the iTunes App Store! This free update includes support for interchangeable needles, yarn fiber blends, over 30 new yarn colors, and a new "in use" indication that shows you which needles and yarns are being used in your projects. There are also 12 other bug fixes and improvements in this version -- check out the full list here.

Let me know what you think, and if you have any ideas for the next version!

I submitted a small update to StitchMinder this afternoon which adds a sound when you undo a count and a switch in the Settings app that will keep your screen from going black when you're using the counters. Also, the app is ready for the 3.0 OS update.

No word from Apple on the approval process for the KnitMinder 1.2 update. As I mentioned earlier, the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is going on this week, so I'm not surprised that application approvals are delayed.

I just submitted the new version of KnitMinder and KnitMinder Lite to the App Store, so unless I find any last-minute bugs, the update should be available in about a week. I've been posting about the new features in the forums -- let me know what you think!

I'm finishing up the next release of KnitMinder and hope to have it submitted to Apple sometime next week. This release contains a few bug fixes and some new features that knitters have been asking for, including support for modular needles and the ability to enter fiber blends for yarns. Apple has a huge developer conference in early June, so I want to get this release in their system for approval before that happens because they sometimes put a hold on app reviews if they are going to make a big announcement at the conference.

It's been a month since KnitMinder and KnitMinder Lite were released, and downloads are still strong. We average about 25 downloads per day for the free version and about five or six of the full version. Apple only pays developers when they accumulate $250 in sales in each region (US, Canada, UK, etc), and even then their terms are net 45 days, so I haven't yet tasted the fruits of my labor... More importantly, this is the reason you haven't heard about the first of the 10% donation checks yet. We are still planning on sending the first donation to the House Rabbit Society, but are open to suggestions for other animal-related charities for future donations.

Thanks again to everyone who has written in with great suggestions for the program and especially those folks who reviewed the design for modular needles!

There isn't a lot of activity on the forums here, so I've removed the requirement to create an account before you are permitted to post forum topics or leave comments. If we end up getting a huge amount of spam on this site, I'll re-enable that requirement, but I think the CAPTCHA settings will take care of most automated posting programs. Let me know what you think!

NOTE: I just fixed an issue with the site permissions that prevented posting to the forums. NOW you can post all you like! :)

I just got word that the 1.0.1 update for KnitMinder and KnitMinder Lite is now available for download. Check for updated applications in iTunes or on your iPhone/iPod touch! See this forum post for a list of issues that are fixed in the update.