Questions Before You Buy?
Find answers about DesignaKnit versions, licensing, installation,
machine compatibility, and getting started. Our FAQ covers the most
common questions before you buy.
FAQ: Quick Answers
It handles everything from basic garments to custom shapes and hats. You can even draw shapes and get exact rows and stitches.
Yes. Set-in sleeves are fully handled. You can also choose straight, raglan, set in, or saddle shoulder options.
Yes. It calculates sloped shoulders and adjusts the sleeve cap to match.
Yes to both. Start with presets and edit anything. You can save custom tables for individuals.
Yes. Multiple print formats are available, plus PDF and editable text exports.
No. Connection is optional for Interactive Knitting.
DAK 9 is current. Machine Professional is often the best fit for machine knitters.
In my experience, no issues with licensing or moving to a new computer.
FAQ: Setup, Versions, and Getting Started
No. You can use all of the design and pattern features without connecting. The connection is only needed for Interactive Knitting, which gives you a visual, row-by-row guide as you knit.
DesignaKnit runs on Windows computers. Most modern laptops will work without any special setup.
Yes. You can download a demo version directly from Soft Byte to explore the software before purchasing.
The current version is DAK 9, with several levels available. For machine knitters, the Machine Professional edition is usually the best fit.
It's delivered as a digital download. DVDs are no longer used.
Yes. You can reinstall DesignaKnit on a new computer using your license. This is a normal part of ownership and typically works without issues.
