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George,
Welcome!
Glad you're enjoying using the
freePatternWizard!
Actually, you're not missing a thing! A later version will support setting a vertical length. Originally we purposely made it so you couldn't, because we were afraid people would skew or truncate their patterns. That's why the system keeps it in proportion and doesn't allow you to select the length.
Kathy,
I do have a comment and 2 questions.
First, I always suggest using a pre-sized image that ideally is the number of pixels across that matches the desired number of stitches across. Sending an image that's 4000 pixels across and having the program reduce it to a much smaller figure will certainly introduce unwanted colors. This is just a byproduct of re-sizing. So if you want your pattern to be 300 stitches across, ideally re-size your image to 300 pixels across before sending it to the PatternWizard. This also allows you to be sure the image you send is as clean as possible.
One question is whether you're manually selecting the desired colors. The update I'll be turning on soon corrects a problem relating to manual colors.
My other question is what type of image are you sending to the program? (.jpg, .gif, etc.)
Terry
José,
You're very welcome!
Glad you have a good program to work with! Let me caution you, though...it's not how long the image is in the finished pattern that's important. It's important how many beads across you want the image to be (e.g., stitches) and then it's important to know how many rows vertically (though you'll have to tweak that in your graphics program for this version of the software). The image you print in your finished pattern is probably going to be far different from the size of the finished beadwork, so measuring the image you get from the freePatternWizard is going to be unhelpful.
If you're not sure how many beads you'll need, you can always make a sample piece and decide based on that how many beads will meet your purposes for the particular cuff bracelet you want to make.
For example, you may decide you want your bracelet pattern to be 30 beads wide. That would mean you'd first make your image 30 pixels wide in a graphics program. If that looks good to you, then you'd know that's the measurement you can work with to make your bracelet the right size.
I know there are people making framed pictures/wall hangings; it really depends on your original image. If you're using a photograph with a lot of colors and things going on, it may be unsuitable for a cuff bracelet. Remember, you have to minimize it in a program first, so see how you like it then; if it doesn't reduce too small, then it will be fine!
It's likely that anyone who does make a cuff bracelet pattern using the freePatternWizard is either using artwork, rather than photos, or pieces of photos. Basically, anything that will reduce well or is small enough to start with.
ksmith,
I've done tons of graphs, some I've had to edit in another program first. I'm thinking that the most likely thing is that the software is picking up pixels that you can't see with the naked eye.
Try putting your image into a photo editing program (I use GIMP), and magnifying it so that you can see those pixels and edit the colors a bit.
Another trick that will sometimes work, is to choose a yarn and then select I will choose my colors, then when the pallette appears check only the colors you want.
Sometimes it will take a bit of work to get your graph just the way you want, and you may have to run it through several times.
Hope this helps
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Conny,
Look forward to seeing
more of your posts!
So glad you can
feel like you're here, without taking a step out of your living
room! The Internet makes things feel soooo close.
Can't wait to
see your work...when you're ready, of course!
George,
Welcome!
Glad you're enjoying using the
freePatternWizard!Actually, you're not missing a thing! A later version will support setting a vertical length. Originally we purposely made it so you couldn't, because we were afraid people would skew or truncate their patterns. That's why the system keeps it in proportion and doesn't allow you to select the length.
Kathy,
I do have a comment and 2 questions.
First, I always suggest using a pre-sized image that ideally is the number of pixels across that matches the desired number of stitches across. Sending an image that's 4000 pixels across and having the program reduce it to a much smaller figure will certainly introduce unwanted colors. This is just a byproduct of re-sizing. So if you want your pattern to be 300 stitches across, ideally re-size your image to 300 pixels across before sending it to the PatternWizard. This also allows you to be sure the image you send is as clean as possible.
One question is whether you're manually selecting the desired colors. The update I'll be turning on soon corrects a problem relating to manual colors.
My other question is what type of image are you sending to the program? (.jpg, .gif, etc.)
Terry
José,
You're very welcome!
Glad you have a good program to work with! Let me caution you, though...it's not how long the image is in the finished pattern that's important. It's important how many beads across you want the image to be (e.g., stitches) and then it's important to know how many rows vertically (though you'll have to tweak that in your graphics program for this version of the software). The image you print in your finished pattern is probably going to be far different from the size of the finished beadwork, so measuring the image you get from the freePatternWizard is going to be unhelpful.
If you're not sure how many beads you'll need, you can always make a sample piece and decide based on that how many beads will meet your purposes for the particular cuff bracelet you want to make.
For example, you may decide you want your bracelet pattern to be 30 beads wide. That would mean you'd first make your image 30 pixels wide in a graphics program. If that looks good to you, then you'd know that's the measurement you can work with to make your bracelet the right size.
I know there are people making framed pictures/wall hangings; it really depends on your original image. If you're using a photograph with a lot of colors and things going on, it may be unsuitable for a cuff bracelet. Remember, you have to minimize it in a program first, so see how you like it then; if it doesn't reduce too small, then it will be fine!
It's likely that anyone who does make a cuff bracelet pattern using the freePatternWizard is either using artwork, rather than photos, or pieces of photos. Basically, anything that will reduce well or is small enough to start with.
ksmith,
I've done tons of graphs, some I've had to edit in another program first. I'm thinking that the most likely thing is that the software is picking up pixels that you can't see with the naked eye.
Try putting your image into a photo editing program (I use GIMP), and magnifying it so that you can see those pixels and edit the colors a bit.
Another trick that will sometimes work, is to choose a yarn and then select I will choose my colors, then when the pallette appears check only the colors you want.
Sometimes it will take a bit of work to get your graph just the way you want, and you may have to run it through several times.
Hope this helps
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