![]() ![]() For Fair Isle knitting, like the pumpkin chart we have, the only difference is the starting rows. The Brother machine starts the pattern 7 rows below row number 1, and the Singer machine starts the pattern 5 rows below row 1.įor lace punch cards, the Brother and Singer versions are quite different, but that is another topic for another day. They are the same for most parts, but the numbering is different. Brother vs Singer/Studio punch cardsīoth are 24-stitches punch cards. You can also use a standard gauge knitting machine. If you are designing for hand-knitting, you don’t need any of these tools. ![]() They are available on eBay for pretty reasonable prices. You will need a blank punch card and a hand puncher. Watch our old tutorial about the punch card design HERE. To make the pattern repeat continuously, make sure the left and right sides of the design can be matched, as well as the top and bottom. And the center is the final knitting from the punch card. On the left side is the punch card based on the charting from the right. On the right is the printout from the charting app. ![]() They are all capable of basic color charting. ![]() Again, there are many choices of free software or apps these days. Another choice is to do the charting on a computer or tablet directly. Just print, copy, and sketch on the papers. There are many free knitting graph papers you can download online. Since the knitting stitches are usually more rectangle than a square, a knitting chart with the right proportion will help a lot. Then we need some types of knitting graph papers or using chart-making apps online. It is easier to start with some sketches with a pen and paper. How to design your own punch card pattern? ![]()
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