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Hi,
Sorry you're having problems but we're here to help. And thanks for being a premier member. Subscribing to the Premier functions don't make it easier to create patterns. It just adds some additional things you can do with the program.
Could you please answer a few questions so I have a better idea how to help:
Are you creating a bead pattern, cross stitch, crochet, or knitting pattern?
In section 5c, are you letting the program choose the colors or are you telling it how many colors you want?
In section 6, are you setting the number of stitches across?
See if checking the "Antialias On" box in section 8 makes any difference.
Would you be willing to email a copy of one or two of the images you're using so I can try it out and make suggestions of settings?
Terry
Mysticmorgana,
Welcome!
Thank you for your kind words...so happy you like
the freePatternWizard! Okay, I'm a bit slow here, so please excuse me.
Are you saying you made a swatch of 10 stitches x 10 rows, and you got 3 inches across x 6.5 inches down?
The proper way to do a gauge swatch is to make at least a 4 inch x 4 inch swatch. Any less and you run the risk of a gauge swatch that is much too small, unfortunately. I know, most people despise making them, so if you don't like swatching, you're not alone!
To swatch, I usually eyeball things. If I'm chaining and it looks like it's around 4 inches or thereabouts, I stop there and then make the swatch. If it turns out too small, I rip it out and start again. If it's too big, unless it's waaaay too big, I'll just keep working it. 5 or 6 inches certainly isn't too much for a swatch. If it goes to 8 or 9 inches, I'll rip out and start with fewer chains, and thus, fewer stitches.
Next, if you're working in single crochet, I'm not sure why you'd swatch in double crochet...? You should be swatching in single crochet. If you work a crochet pattern that calls for single crochet stitches in double crochet, your work will turn out very elongated and probably won't be eye pleasing.
To work a proper gauge swatch, let's say you're working in single crochet. You'll chain something that looks to be about 4 inches, give or take. Then you'll work in single crochet across and across for each row, until your piece measures at least 4 inches long.
Once your swatch is finished, you'll start measuring. Your number of stitches in 4 inches, divided by 4 inches, gives you the number of stitches per inch (and number of rows in 4 inches, divided by 4 inches, gives you the number of rows per inch). This measurement is less important for something like a scarf, but if you were to make a garment, you'd want to swatch properly. In this case, you'll need an accurate measurement if you want to calculate yardage.
If you've generated a pattern for regular single crochet, your stitches will be wider than they are tall. The freePatternWizard gives you a basic rectangular stitch shape for this.
Hope that helps! There are few things as irritating and yet important as swatching, LOL. Sometimes it just seems evil!
Candi,
Have a lovely weekend!
You should be able to follow the grid exactly the same as usual, by reading it left to right/odd, right to left/even; it's the word chart that, when working properly, will automatically read out the patterns left to right/odd, right to left/even, so you don't have to read some of them backwards.
Thank you for the quick response to my msg! I do not need to print out the pattern, just want to be able to download a one page pdf to the JKnit Pro app.
Is there a way I can post a picture so you can see what I am talking about?
CathyJessy,
The program requires your device to have a function called "filepicker". Your original iPad does not have this function.
Unfortunately if your device does not have the ability to choose files and send them to remote systems (like the freePatternWizard), you will not be able to send a graphics file.
You would need to either be able to install some sort of application (app) that adds this "filepicker" function or use another device.
The problem is not on the freePatternWizard side. The issue is with your device. You may also try asking at an Apple message board.
Terry
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