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Suzanne,
I see what you're saying.
Probably about the closest
thing you'll get to a knit-looking stitch in crochet is TKS -
Tunisian Knit Stitch. So is there a way you could adapt
the above pattern (or another crocheted entrelac pattern) to use
TKS?
Unfortunately, there's no direct correlation specifically from a knit stitch to a crocheted knit-looking stitch, so about all that can be done is to approximate that kind of stitch. TKS isn't perfect, but it's the closest I've ever seen.
I've actually made things in TKS before. It's a persnickety stitch, but as long as you use a large enough hook and be aware it's going to want to curl...badly...you should be fine.
If you're going to try TKS for an entrelac project and you're not familiar with the stitch, I'd suggest first practicing a bit with it, perhaps just as a straight stitch. That will give you a feel for it, how your tension works, finding the right size hook and the best way of handling the curl. Once you accomplish that, I'm sure you'll be able to make exactly what you want, and perhaps sometime publish your own pattern!
One other thing you may want to know. TKS works up thickly, much thicker than knitting, because you're making the stitch in a very different way. It's a nice warm stitch, good for scarves, hats and such, so as long as you don't mind that thickness in an afghan, you're good to go!
Hi, lilbj.
As a matter of fact, I hope to be adding capabilities in the next couple days that will allow compressing charts onto fewer pages.
I'll be adding 11 new paper sizes.
These will be US Ansi A-E which will allow crochet/knitting charts up to 180x330 stitches on a single page! The US Ansi paper sizes are 8 1/2x11, 11x17, 17x22, 22x34, and 34x44". I'll post details on how to use them once I make them live.
Also, strictly to allow either magnifying or reducing the pages, I'll be introducing some of our own custom paper sizes for a very specific reason. These paper sizes are 4.75x8.25", 8 1/2x11", 12.75x16.5", 17x22", 21.25x27.5", and 25.5x33". I'm stopping there but can easily add more if we get requests.
This second group of paper sizes (We'll call the sizes Stitchboard 0-5) are all increments of US 8 1/2x11. Again, I'll explain in another update post exactly how to use them. For now I can say that the Stitchboard 1 size is 8 1/2x11", with crochet/knitting fitting up to 40 stitches across and 70 rows down on a page. Stitchboard 0 can still be printed out as 8 1/2x11 and would then enlarge the page and fit 10 stitches across by 30 rows down. Stitchboard 5 size printed onto 8 1/2x11 paper would shrink the chart and allow up to 130 stitches across by 240 rows down.
I should also point out that the new paper sizes work for all stitching types. I just mentioned crochet and knitting as an example.
These 11 paper sizes are all US-based. I'll then see what people are using in other sizes (A2, etc.) and add the ability to also magnify and reduce the charts the same way.
This may all sound technical but I'll try to simplify it in a later post in a couple days.
Terry
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Hello,
I just joined this site and I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me find a counted cross stitch pattern of an ornate cross. I was commissioned by my mom to create a pattern that includes a cross and the Lord's Prayer. I would prefer that the pattern be free. Any links that you know of would be great.
Many thanks!
Thanks, Melanie.
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Suzanne,
I see what you're saying.
Probably about the closest
thing you'll get to a knit-looking stitch in crochet is TKS -
Tunisian Knit Stitch. So is there a way you could adapt
the above pattern (or another crocheted entrelac pattern) to use
TKS?Unfortunately, there's no direct correlation specifically from a knit stitch to a crocheted knit-looking stitch, so about all that can be done is to approximate that kind of stitch. TKS isn't perfect, but it's the closest I've ever seen.
I've actually made things in TKS before. It's a persnickety stitch, but as long as you use a large enough hook and be aware it's going to want to curl...badly...you should be fine.
If you're going to try TKS for an entrelac project and you're not familiar with the stitch, I'd suggest first practicing a bit with it, perhaps just as a straight stitch. That will give you a feel for it, how your tension works, finding the right size hook and the best way of handling the curl. Once you accomplish that, I'm sure you'll be able to make exactly what you want, and perhaps sometime publish your own pattern!
One other thing you may want to know. TKS works up thickly, much thicker than knitting, because you're making the stitch in a very different way. It's a nice warm stitch, good for scarves, hats and such, so as long as you don't mind that thickness in an afghan, you're good to go!
Hi, lilbj.
As a matter of fact, I hope to be adding capabilities in the next couple days that will allow compressing charts onto fewer pages.
I'll be adding 11 new paper sizes.
These will be US Ansi A-E which will allow crochet/knitting charts up to 180x330 stitches on a single page! The US Ansi paper sizes are 8 1/2x11, 11x17, 17x22, 22x34, and 34x44". I'll post details on how to use them once I make them live.
Also, strictly to allow either magnifying or reducing the pages, I'll be introducing some of our own custom paper sizes for a very specific reason. These paper sizes are 4.75x8.25", 8 1/2x11", 12.75x16.5", 17x22", 21.25x27.5", and 25.5x33". I'm stopping there but can easily add more if we get requests.
This second group of paper sizes (We'll call the sizes Stitchboard 0-5) are all increments of US 8 1/2x11. Again, I'll explain in another update post exactly how to use them. For now I can say that the Stitchboard 1 size is 8 1/2x11", with crochet/knitting fitting up to 40 stitches across and 70 rows down on a page. Stitchboard 0 can still be printed out as 8 1/2x11 and would then enlarge the page and fit 10 stitches across by 30 rows down. Stitchboard 5 size printed onto 8 1/2x11 paper would shrink the chart and allow up to 130 stitches across by 240 rows down.
I should also point out that the new paper sizes work for all stitching types. I just mentioned crochet and knitting as an example.
These 11 paper sizes are all US-based. I'll then see what people are using in other sizes (A2, etc.) and add the ability to also magnify and reduce the charts the same way.
This may all sound technical but I'll try to simplify it in a later post in a couple days.
Terry
Welcome!
If your design is a licensed image, you need to contact the owner of that image and ask them for permission to sell it.
Hello,
I just joined this site and I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me find a counted cross stitch pattern of an ornate cross. I was commissioned by my mom to create a pattern that includes a cross and the Lord's Prayer. I would prefer that the pattern be free. Any links that you know of would be great.
Many thanks!
Thanks, Melanie.
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