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Please help, I'm trying to convert an image to illusion knitting. But I would need to knit the resulting graph from the side. Unfortunately, it always shows me knitting from the bottom. When I uploaded a straight rotated image, it stretched so that it could not be used. How should I specify the resulting chart for knitting from the side please? Thank you for your help
Hello from Northern PA! I have been crocheting since the age of 10. My nana taught me many years ago!
I am about to begin my first graph; however, I am seriously stuck! It's the words: Star Wars - Black background/Words in Yellow.
This is what I have learned so far:
Odd number rows - work from left to right / Even number rows - work right to left. I did the first 20 rows of my design and it was not right. I frogged it and started over by making a new pattern here at stitchboard.
I clicked "I am left handed" (This wasn't an option when I made the first patten here a long time ago)
My graph & written pattern is ready --- here's what I can't get passed ~~~~
Since I clicked the "I am left handed" box - do I:
A) Read as a regular pattern / turning the work at the end of each row?
OR
B) Follow the Odd/Even Number Rule as above?
If I use the Odd/Even rule above how will I know it will turn out - as the last try was a mess.
I don't know why I'm having such trouble with this - I just can't get my brain to comprehend!
Hopefully someone will have an answer for me!
Hi. I'll look into it right away and will let you know what's up.
Terry
Debbie,
Thank you for posting about your new tutorial!
I read it and it's really
quite clear and IMO doesn't need a video. While I love videos, they can
also take up a lot of time, and sometimes I think we're too
dependent on videos for things that can be easily
explained. (I recently found a great video tutorial for
something I needed, and now that I know how it works, I have a nice
one-page cheat sheet that does the same thing as that 10 minute or
whatever length video!)
I love the way you've explained about swatching. Something of which many of us are guilty of not wanting to do
, but it's really
so important. Nobody wants
to end up with a doll item, LOL, and nobody wants to make something
that would fit the Jolly Green Giant (or perhaps these days it
would be Hagrid, LOL)!
Completely hearing you about the rolling of the ends! I've been in the middle of writing a cowl/infinity scarf pattern for a while...the first time I started, the ends rolled. The second time they didn't (on purpose). I ended up liking the rolled ends better! Sometimes it can look good, despite how we're "supposed" to keep everything flat with ribbing or garter stitch.
I can see how this would relate directly to crocheting a cowl as well. In order to crochet, one still should swatch first. So really, this tutorial is quite helpful for knitters and crocheters alike!
Thank you again for posting!
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Please help, I'm trying to convert an image to illusion knitting. But I would need to knit the resulting graph from the side. Unfortunately, it always shows me knitting from the bottom. When I uploaded a straight rotated image, it stretched so that it could not be used. How should I specify the resulting chart for knitting from the side please? Thank you for your help
Lauren,
I've answered most of
your questions here:
https://stitchboard.com/community/2.0/message.php?t=1802&c=21&b=176
Our software assumes you're using full cross stitches
and not half cross stitches.
The software does not have
a way of blending plies of different colors at this time to create
custom colors. This version of the software doesn't have
a provision for outlining (backstitching) or French knots. If
you're working from a photo, you probably don't want to use French
knots unless you're trying to give something a certain knotty
effect.
The size I explained in the link
above. I'm unfortunately unable to answer that question without
knowing what count fabric you're asking about, what size a standard
piece of paper is for you (here in the US it's 8 1/2 x 11 inches;
in Europe I believe the standard size is called A4 and I have no
idea what size it is) and if you're using something like a linen,
are you stitching over one or over two?
However, that said, size is a simple calculation if
you're working in inch measurements. If you're using 14 count Aida
cloth, 14 (for one square) x 8.5 (the width of a sheet of paper in
the US) = 119 stitches across. (I don't know if European
measurements are handled in inches or centimeters.)
Hope that helps and sorry if I'm not understanding your
questions!
Hello from Northern PA! I have been crocheting since the age of 10. My nana taught me many years ago!
I am about to begin my first graph; however, I am seriously stuck! It's the words: Star Wars - Black background/Words in Yellow.
This is what I have learned so far:
Odd number rows - work from left to right / Even number rows - work right to left. I did the first 20 rows of my design and it was not right. I frogged it and started over by making a new pattern here at stitchboard.
I clicked "I am left handed" (This wasn't an option when I made the first patten here a long time ago)
My graph & written pattern is ready --- here's what I can't get passed ~~~~
Since I clicked the "I am left handed" box - do I:
A) Read as a regular pattern / turning the work at the end of each row?
OR
B) Follow the Odd/Even Number Rule as above?
If I use the Odd/Even rule above how will I know it will turn out - as the last try was a mess.
I don't know why I'm having such trouble with this - I just can't get my brain to comprehend!
Hopefully someone will have an answer for me!
Hi. I'll look into it right away and will let you know what's up.
Terry
Debbie,
Thank you for posting about your new tutorial!
I read it and it's really
quite clear and IMO doesn't need a video. While I love videos, they can
also take up a lot of time, and sometimes I think we're too
dependent on videos for things that can be easily
explained. (I recently found a great video tutorial for
something I needed, and now that I know how it works, I have a nice
one-page cheat sheet that does the same thing as that 10 minute or
whatever length video!)I love the way you've explained about swatching. Something of which many of us are guilty of not wanting to do
, but it's really
so important. Nobody wants
to end up with a doll item, LOL, and nobody wants to make something
that would fit the Jolly Green Giant (or perhaps these days it
would be Hagrid, LOL)!Completely hearing you about the rolling of the ends! I've been in the middle of writing a cowl/infinity scarf pattern for a while...the first time I started, the ends rolled. The second time they didn't (on purpose). I ended up liking the rolled ends better! Sometimes it can look good, despite how we're "supposed" to keep everything flat with ribbing or garter stitch.
I can see how this would relate directly to crocheting a cowl as well. In order to crochet, one still should swatch first. So really, this tutorial is quite helpful for knitters and crocheters alike!
Thank you again for posting!
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