new38I want help from Bobbin, my craft assistant

Ask questions, get pattern suggestions, and navigate the app hands-free

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Meet Bobbin
Stash2Go Settings with Bobbin side panel open, showing the craft assistant welcome screen

Bobbin is your personal craft assistant built into Stash2Go. Find Bobbin in the Discover tab or tap the Bobbin icon in the navigation bar. On iPad and web, Bobbin appears as a side panel alongside your content.

Tip: Bobbin responds in the same language you've set for the app — ask in German, get answers in German.
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Ask Craft Questions
Bobbin answering a knitting question about the best cast-on for ribbing

Ask Bobbin anything about knitting or crochet: “What's the best cast-on for ribbing?”, “How do I fix a dropped stitch?”, or “Explain short rows”. Bobbin draws on deep craft knowledge to give you clear, practical answers.

Tip: Use the suggested prompts as conversation starters, or type your own question.
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Get Pattern Suggestions
Bobbin suggesting shawl-wrap patterns with search results displayed alongside the conversation

Describe what you want to make and Bobbin will suggest matching patterns: “Find me a beginner-friendly hat pattern in bulky yarn” or “I want a lace shawl with beading”. Bobbin searches Ravelry and presents results you can tap to explore.

For more search options, see Assisted Search.
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Navigate with Bobbin
Bobbin navigating to My Projects after being asked to show projects

Ask Bobbin to take you places in the app: “Show me my projects”, “Open my stash”, or “Go to the yarn shop finder”. Bobbin understands your intent and navigates directly to the right screen.

Tip: You can also ask Bobbin about the weather at your location — handy for planning yarn shopping trips.
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Get Pattern-Specific Advice
Bobbin providing yarn and technique advice while viewing a specific pattern

When viewing a pattern, ask Bobbin for context-aware advice: “What kind of yarn would be good for this?”, “Find similar patterns”, or “What should I watch for when knitting this?”. Bobbin reads the pattern details and gives tailored recommendations.

Tip: You can export any conversation by tapping the share button — handy for saving advice or sharing tips with friends.

Available on iPhone, iPad, Android, and web at app.stash2go.com